voltagent
AI Agent Engineering Platform built on an Open Source TypeScript AI Agent Framework
Install / Use
claude mcp add VoltAgent -- npx -y github:VoltAgent/voltagentIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead — check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
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Our assessment of voltagent
voltagent scores 94/100 on our quality scale, 163rd of 965 AI & Machine Learning skills we index (top 17%).
Its MCP Server is 18 KB long, well organised into 21 sections with 5 code examples: a thorough specification that gives an agent plenty to work with.
With 10,922 GitHub stars, it is one of the more widely adopted skills in the catalogue.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated yesterday, so voltagent is actively maintained.
- Our last check on 2026-10-20 found the source still online.
- It is released under the MIT license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
- Its trust signals score 95/100, with 1 caution from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
Safety scan
No issues foundOur scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful.
AI review by kimi-k2.7-code on 2026-09-24. Automated pattern scan on 2026-09-24. It catches known dangerous patterns, not every risk — read a skill before letting an agent act on it.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install voltagent?
- Run
claude mcp add VoltAgent -- npx -y github:VoltAgent/voltagent. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does voltagent work with?
- It is written for Claude Code and Claude Desktop, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is voltagent safe to use?
- Our scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful. It is MIT-licensed and scores 95/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is voltagent still maintained?
- The repository was last updated yesterday, so voltagent is actively maintained.
Skill content
View source on GitHubVoltAgent is an end-to-end AI Agent Engineering Platform that consists of two main parts:
- Open-Source TypeScript Framework – Memory, RAG, Guardrails, Tools, MCP, Voice, Workflow, and more.
- VoltOps Console
CloudSelf-Hosted– Observability, Automation, Deployment, Evals, Guardrails, Prompts, and more.
Build agents with full code control and ship them with production-ready visibility and operations.
<h2 id="core-framework">Core TypeScript Framework</h2>With the open-source framework, you can build intelligent agents with memory, tools, and multi-step workflows while connecting to any AI provider. Create sophisticated multi-agent systems where specialized agents work together under supervisor coordination.
- Core Runtime (
@voltagent/core): Define agents with typed roles, tools, memory, and model providers in one place so everything stays organized. - Workflow Engine: Describe multi-step automations declaratively rather than stitching together custom control flow.
- Supervisors & Sub-Agents: Run teams of specialized agents under a supervisor runtime that routes tasks and keeps them in sync.
- Tool Registry & MCP: Ship Zod-typed tools with lifecycle hooks and cancellation, and connect to Model Context Protocol servers without extra glue code.
- LLM Compatibility: Swap between OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or other providers by changing config, not rewriting agent logic.
- Memory: Attach durable memory adapters so agents remember important context across runs.
- Resumable Streaming: Let clients reconnect to in-flight streams after refresh and continue receiving the same response.
- Retrieval & RAG: Plug in retriever agents to pull facts from your data sources and ground responses (RAG) before the model answers.
- VoltAgent Knowledge Base: Use the managed RAG service for document ingestion, chunking, embeddings, and search.
- Voice: Add text-to-speech and speech-to-text capabilities with OpenAI, ElevenLabs, or custom voice providers.
- Guardrails: Intercept and validate agent input or output at runtime to enforce content policies and safety rules.
- Evals: Run agent eval suites alongside your workflows to measure and improve agent behavior.
MCP Server (@voltagent/mcp-docs-server)
You can use the MCP server @voltagent/mcp-docs-server to teach your LLM how to use VoltAgent for AI-powered coding assistants like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. This allows AI assistants to access VoltAgent documentation, examples, and changelogs directly while you code.
📖 How to setup MCP docs server
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⚡ Quick Start
Create a new VoltAgent project in seconds using the create-voltagent-app CLI tool:
npm create voltagent-app@latest
This command guides you through setup.
You'll see the starter code in src/index.ts, which now registers both an agent and a comprehensive workflow example found in src/workflows/index.ts.
import { VoltAgent, Agent, Memory } from "@voltagent/core";
import { LibSQLMemoryAdapter } from "@voltagent/libsql";
import { createPinoLogger } from "@voltagent/logger";
import { honoServer } from "@voltagent/server-hono";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
import { expenseApprovalWorkflow } from "./workflows";
import { weatherTool } from "./tools";
// Create a logger instance
const logger = createPinoLogger({
name: "my-agent-app",
level: "info",
});
// Optional persistent memory (remove to use default in-memory)
const memory = new Memory({
storage: new LibSQLMemoryAdapter({ url: "file:./.voltagent/memory.db" }),
});
// A simple, general-purpose agent for the project.
const agent = new Agent({
name: "my-agent",
instructions: "A helpful assistant that can check weather and help with various tasks",
model: openai("gpt-4o-mini"),
tools: [weatherTool],
memory,
});
// Initialize VoltAgent with your agent(s) and workflow(s)
new VoltAgent({
agents: {
agent,
},
workflows: {
expenseApprovalWorkflow,
},
server: honoServer(),
logger,
});
Afterwards, navigate to your project and run:
npm run dev
When you run the dev command, tsx will compile and run your code. You should see the VoltAgent server startup message in your terminal:
══════════════════════════════════════════════════
VOLTAGENT SERVER STARTED SUCCESSFULLY
══════════════════════════════════════════════════
✓ HTTP Server: http://localhost:3141
Test your agents with VoltOps Console: https://console.voltagent.dev
══════════════════════════════════════════════════
Your agent is now running! To interact with it:
- Open the Console: Click the VoltOps LLM Observability Platform link in your terminal output (or copy-paste it into your browser).
- Find Your Agent: On the VoltOps LLM Observability Platform page, you should see your agent listed (e.g., "my-agent").
- Open Agent Details: Click on your agent's name.
- Start Chatting: On the agent detail page, click the chat icon in the bottom right corner to open the chat window.
- Send a Message: Type a message like "Hello" and press Enter.
Running Your First Workflow
Your new project also includes a powerful workflow engine.
The expense approval workflow demonstrates human-in-the-loop automation with suspend/resume capabilities:
import { createWorkflowChain } from "@voltagent/core";
import { z } from "zod";
export const expenseApprovalWorkflow = createWorkflowChain({
id: "expense-approval",
name: "Expense Approval Workflow",
purpose: "Process expense reports with manager approval for high amounts",
input: z.object({
employeeId: z.string(),
amount: z.number(),
category: z.string(),
description: z.string(),
}),
result: z.object({
status: z.enum(["approved", "rejected"]),
approvedBy: z.string(),
finalAmount: z.number(),
}),
})
// Step 1: Validate expense and check if approval needed
.andThen({
id: "check-approval-needed",
resumeSchema: z.object({
approved: z.boolean(),
managerId: z.string(),
comments: z.string().optional(),
adjustedAmount: z.number().optional(),
}),
execute: async ({ data, suspend, resumeData }) => {
// If we're resuming with manager's decision
if (resumeData) {
return {
...data,
approved: resumeData.approved,
approvedBy: resumeData.managerId,
finalAmount: resumeData.adjustedAmount || data.amount,
};
}
// Check if manager approval is needed (expenses over $500)
if (data.amount > 500) {
await suspend("Manager approval required", {
employeeId: data.employeeId,
requestedAmount: data.amount,
});
}
// Auto-approve small expenses
return {
...data,
approved: true,
approvedBy: "system",
finalAmount: data.amount,
};
},
})
// Step 2: Process the final decision
.andThen({
id: "process-decision",
execute: async ({ data }) => {
return {
status: data.approved ? "approved" : "rejected",
approvedBy: data.approvedBy,
finalAmount: data.finalAmount,
};
},
});
You can test the pre-built expenseApprovalWorkflow directly from the VoltOps console:
- Go to the Workflows Page: After starting your server, go directly to the Workflows page.
- Select Your Project: Use the project selector to choose your project (e.g., "my-agent-app").
- Find and Run: You w
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