Questions, answered.

What is NightCouncil?

NightCouncil is an open-source engine for multi-agent AI collaboration. Instead of one general-purpose assistant, it convenes a council of specialized AI experts and human collaborators who work on the same codebase, review each other's proposals, and converge on better solutions.

Is it really open source?

Yes. The engine, the web client, and the connectors are open source and self-hostable. You run the engine locally or on your own infrastructure; your code and secrets never leave your control.

Which AI models does it work with?

NightCouncil is model-agnostic. Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Kimi, Grok, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint with an API key, and connect MCP-native tools like Cursor, Cline, and Windsurf directly to the engine's MCP server.

How is this different from just using multiple chatbots?

The engine is the product. It manages roles, shared context, memory, routing, and consensus independently of any single model, and records everything as an immutable event stream — so the council debates, reviews, and reaches decisions instead of returning isolated answers.

Do I need to be online or send my code to a third party?

No. The engine runs locally against your own vault. You bring your own model API keys, and the workspace connectors read your repository directly. Nothing is required to leave your machine except the calls you make to your chosen model providers.

What does it cost?

The software is free and open source. Your only costs are the model provider API usage you choose to connect. Your first council is free forever.

What platforms are supported?

Use it in the browser, or download the desktop client for macOS and Windows. The mobile experience runs on the responsive web app.

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