ctrlnode

Control and run AI agent graphs from anywhere.

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CTRL NODE is a control system for AI agent graphs. Build a graph from agent, task, and control nodes; connect the paths they can take; then run and observe it from one place.

Install the open-source Bridge on your laptop, server, or CI machine. It makes one outbound connection to CtrlNode, so your agents and workspaces stay on your machine—no inbound ports, VPN, or firewall changes.

What changed in v2026.2.6

• OpenRouter — use your own OPENROUTER_API_KEY and pay only for usage.
• Ollama — run local models with no API key.
• ctrlnode login — authorize the Bridge in your browser; the pairing token is saved automatically.
• Reliable follow-ups — every execution has its own activity log and keeps earlier context.

See the full v2026.2.6 release notes.

How it works

  CtrlNode app
       │
       │  Build and run AI agent graphs
       ▼
  CtrlNode control plane
       ├── Tasks and Kanban
       ├── Routines
       ├── Graph canvas
       └── Team, files, and activity
       │
       │  Outbound WebSocket
       ▼
  Your machine or server
       ├── CtrlNode Bridge
       ├── Your AI providers
       └── Your local workspaces and files

The Bridge only connects out. Your code and workspaces never leave your machine unless an agent explicitly returns output to CtrlNode.

Supported providers

Use more than one provider in the same graph.

Ai Agents Graphs

A Graph is the visual execution model in CtrlNode. Add agent nodes, connect their paths, choose a trigger, and deploy. Each node can use the provider and model that fits its job.

• Branch and fan out work
• Mix providers in one graph
• Start from a schedule or event
• Follow every node's activity live

Also included

• Tasks and Kanban — run ad hoc work and track it from backlog to done.
• Routines — schedule recurring agent work.
• Live activity — watch output as each agent runs.
• Files and memory — give agents the local context they need.

Get started

1. Install the Bridge

Linux / macOS

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ctrlnode-ai/ctrlnode/main/install.sh | sh

Windows PowerShell

irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ctrlnode-ai/ctrlnode/main/install.ps1 | iex

Or download a binary from Releases.

2. Sign in

ctrlnode login

Approve the code in your browser. Bridge stores the pairing token in its .env file.

3. Start the Bridge

ctrlnode

Your agents appear in the app. Create a task or graph and run it on your machine.

Repository

Contributing

git clone https://github.com/ctrlnode-ai/ctrlnode.git
cd ctrlnode
bun install
bun dev

License

Licensed under the Elastic License 2.0 (ELv2).