Dagger
Automation engine to build, test and ship any codebase. Runs locally, in CI, or directly in the cloud
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About Dagger
Dagger is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. Automation engine to build, test and ship any codebase. Runs locally, in CI, or directly in the cloud Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-28.
Dagger at a glance
- Category: Frameworks
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source + cloud (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: dagger/dagger · 16,530 stars (as of Oct 28, 2026)
- Official site: dagger.io
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 28, 2026
Dagger FAQ
What is Dagger?
Automation engine to build, test and ship any codebase. Runs locally, in CI, or directly in the cloud
How much does Dagger cost?
Dagger's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Dagger's source code?
On GitHub at dagger/dagger, which had 16,530 stars as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to Dagger?
Similar tools include BabyAGI, Evolver, IntentKit, thClaws, Agentic Context Engine and Dagu.
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