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Sre

The SmythOS Runtime Environment (SRE) is an open-source, cloud-native runtime for agentic AI

Research Agents
7.5 /10
Open Source

Last Updated

2026-04-03

GitHub Stars

1,278

About Sre

Reliable Agent Engineering starts with great, open source infrastructure. This repository contains the **Smyth Runtime Environment** Kernel (SRE), the **Software Development Kit** (SDK) and **Command Line Interface** (CLI) for running agents and creating them with code. If you prefer visual drag & drop agent interfaces instead, check out our open source [SmythOS Visual Agent Studio](https://github.com/SmythOS/smythos-studio)! Great community, support, tutorials. Start in minutes!

Our Verdict

A research agent that is open-source and self-hostable backed by 1.3k GitHub stars. The SmythOS Runtime Environment (SRE) is an open-source, cloud-native runtime for agentic AI. Secure, modular, and production-ready, it lets developers build, run, and manage intelligent agents….

Features

Agent-First Design
Developer-Friendly
Modular Architecture
Production-Ready
Enterprise Security
Security-First

Detailed Ratings

Ease of Use
7.2
Value for Money
7.7
Features
7.5
Support
6.9
Performance
7.6
Overall Rating
7.5 /10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Open-source — fully self-hostable and auditable
  • Active community with 1.3k GitHub stars
  • Agent-First Design
  • Developer-Friendly

Cons

  • Requires technical setup; less hand-holding than managed alternatives
  • Limited third-party reviews and benchmarks

Use Cases

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Who Is It For?

Teams and individuals looking for research and information synthesis who value open-source flexibility and control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sre?

Reliable Agent Engineering starts with great, open source infrastructure. This repository contains the **Smyth Runtime Environment** Kernel (SRE), the **Software Development Kit** (SDK) and **Command Line Interface** (CLI) for running agents and creating them with code. If you…

How much does Sre cost?

Sre is open-source and free to self-host. See https://github.com/SmythOS/sre for installation instructions.

Is Sre open source?

Yes — Sre is open source with 1.3k stars. The source code is on GitHub at https://github.com/SmythOS/sre.

Who should use Sre?

Teams and individuals looking for research and information synthesis who value open-source flexibility and control.

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