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Work smarter with AI — not harder with hype.

open-agency is a free, open-source platform for creators and builders who want practical AI in their workflows. Guides, tools, templates, and courses — all built in public, all usable today.

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Open source systems

Guides, tools, and repeatable workflows for building with AI without hiding the human review loop.

  • Open source — every template and tool is on GitHub

  • No fluff — guides ship with working code, not slides

  • Built by practitioners — platform engineers and creators, not influencers

The fastest way to level up your AI workflow

Pick a category. Everything below is free, practical, and ships with something you can use today.

  • coding

    Set up your AI-optimised coding repo

    CLAUDE.md, opencode config, MCP servers, and context management — everything you need to make AI a real part of your dev workflow.

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  • curated

    The best free AI tools, curated

    No subscriptions. No trials. Hand-picked open-source and free-tier tools across coding, writing, marketing, and automation — updated regularly.

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  • writing

    Write faster without sounding like AI

    Prompt patterns, editing workflows, and voice-preservation techniques for writers who use AI as a tool, not a ghostwriter.

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  • automation

    Automate the repetitive stuff — for free

    n8n, Make, native webhooks. A practical map of what to automate and exactly how to do it without spending a cent.

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Latest guides

Fresh operating notes from the Open Agency guides library.

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The open-agency awesome lists

Curated references for teams building repeatable AI-assisted workflows.

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    Agents worth studying

    Examples of operator-friendly agents, prompts, and review loops.

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    Workflow systems

    Operating models, approval systems, and launch checklists to remix.

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    Prompt libraries

    Reusable prompt structures for briefs, reviews, and distribution planning.

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Free tools. No account needed.

Fast helpers for turning scattered AI output into cleaner work before it reaches your team.

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    Prompt brief template

    Structure a request before it goes into the model or back to your team.

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    Launch checklist

    Pressure-test content, approvals, and distribution steps before shipping.

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    Review rubric

    Keep human review criteria visible across drafts and revisions.

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