Don't Be Michael
A free, open-source AI office for small businesses on Mac and Windows: pick your type of business, get a ready team of AI agents for each department, and a manager agent hands out the work and flags what needs you.
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About Don't Be Michael
Don't Be Michael is listed in our business agents category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. A free, open-source AI office for small businesses on Mac and Windows: pick your type of business, get a ready team of AI agents for each department, and a manager agent hands out the work and flags what needs you. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (MIT).. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
Don't Be Michael at a glance
- Category: Business agents
- Built for: People and teams who want a ready-to-use AI product
- Pricing: Free and open source (MIT). (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: agentvivekkumar/dontbemichael · 605 stars (as of Oct 20, 2026)
- Latest release: v0.2.4, Oct 20, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 20, 2026
- Official site: dontbemichael.com
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
Don't Be Michael FAQ
What is Don't Be Michael?
A free, open-source AI office for small businesses on Mac and Windows: pick your type of business, get a ready team of AI agents for each department, and a manager agent hands out the work and flags what needs you.
How much does Don't Be Michael cost?
Don't Be Michael's pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (MIT).. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Don't Be Michael's source code?
On GitHub at agentvivekkumar/dontbemichael, which had 605 stars as of Oct 20, 2026. The latest release is v0.2.4 (Oct 20, 2026).
What are alternatives to Don't Be Michael?
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