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mercury-agent
Open sourceSoul-driven AI agent with permission-hardened tools, token budgets, and multi-channel access. Runs 24/7 from CLI or Tele
3.1kMIT
Soul-driven AI agent with permission-hardened tools, token budgets, and multi-channel access. Runs 24/7 from CLI or Telegram.
Pros
- +Permission-hardened with shell blocklist and folder-level scoping
- +Persistent memory with SQLite and full-text search
- +Runs 24/7 as daemon with auto-restart and boot start
- +Extensible skills and multi-channel access (CLI, Telegram, Web)
Cons
- −Requires Node.js 20+ or standalone binary setup
- −Configuration may be complex for non-technical users
- −Token budget management may require manual tuning
Target audience: Developers and power users seeking a customizable, privacy-focused AI assistant that runs persistently across CLI and messaging platforms.
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