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Bernstein

Bernstein

Open-source multi-agent CLI orchestrator

Coding Agents
7.0 /10
Open Source

Last Updated

2026-06-15

GitHub Stars

576

About Bernstein

> *"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time."* - Leonard Bernstein

Our Verdict

A coding agent that is open-source and self-hostable backed by 576 GitHub stars. Open-source multi-agent CLI orchestrator. Runs Claude, Codex, Gemini CLI and 35 more agents in parallel. Deterministic scheduler, MCP, HMAC audit log..

Features

HMAC-SHA256 audit chain
Bearer-token task server
Signed agent cards
Per-artefact lineage
Deterministic scheduler
CI fleets

Detailed Ratings

Ease of Use
6.7
Value for Money
7.2
Features
7.0
Support
6.4
Performance
7.1
Overall Rating
7.0 /10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Open-source β€” fully self-hostable and auditable
  • Growing open-source adoption (576 stars)
  • HMAC-SHA256 audit chain
  • Bearer-token task server

Cons

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

Use Cases

Code generationCode reviewDebuggingRefactoring

Who Is It For?

Teams and individuals looking for software development automation who value open-source flexibility and control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bernstein?

> *"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time."* - Leonard Bernstein

How much does Bernstein cost?

Bernstein is open-source and free to self-host. See https://github.com/sipyourdrink-ltd/bernstein for installation instructions.

Is Bernstein open source?

Yes β€” Bernstein is open source with 576 stars. The source code is on GitHub at https://github.com/sipyourdrink-ltd/bernstein.

Who should use Bernstein?

Teams and individuals looking for software development automation who value open-source flexibility and control.

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