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Self-hosted alternatives to Claude Code

Entries in our catalogue that can take over from Claude Code. Each one states why, and links the vendor's own source for the claim.

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  OpenClaw

  AI

  Self-hosted AI assistant gateway that meets you in the chat apps you already use.

  Free self-hostedOpen source · MIT

  13 Sept 2026★ 393,660Source ↗

  Why it can replace Claude Code: The docs ship a migration path importing Claude Code state, including CLAUDE.md, MCP servers, skills and project commands. Source

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  Hermes Agent

  AI

  Self-hostable AI agent with persistent memory, agent-written skills and a gateway to 20+ chat platforms.

  Free self-hostedOpen source · MIT

  13 Sept 2026★ 259,562Source ↗

  Why it can replace Claude Code: A one-command importer reads an existing Claude Code install, mapping instructions, allowlists, MCP servers, skills and memories. Source

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