Master Paperclip AI
in 7 Days
A structured 7-day tutorial for building zero-human companies with Paperclip AI β the open-source AI agent orchestration platform. Perfect for one-person companies and solo founders.
What is Paperclip AI?
Paperclip AI is an open-source AI agent orchestration platform that lets you build and run zero-human companies β with built-in cost control, governance, and multi-company support.
AI Agent Orchestration
Define org charts, assign roles to AI agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), and let them collaborate on real projects autonomously.
Cost Control & Governance
Set token budgets per agent and per task, track spending in real-time, and configure approval gates for sensitive operations.
Multi-Company Support
Run multiple isolated companies on a single deployment. Each company has its own agents, projects, and data β perfect for agencies and bootstrappers.
7-Day Learning Path
From zero to running your first AI-operated zero-human company β structured, practical, and beginner-friendly.
Up & Running in 10 Minutes
Understand why Paperclip is fundamentally different from AI assistants. See what it's like to be the boss of an AI company.
Org Chart: Your AI Company Has Structure
Install Paperclip, create a company, hire CEO/CTO/Engineer/Designer. Understand hierarchical reporting β something other tools can't do.
Goal Alignment: Every Task Knows Its Why
Set a company mission, break it into projects and tasks. Agents execute with full context of the bigger picture.
Budget Control: Never Get Burned by AI Costs
Set monthly token limits per agent, circuit breaker mechanisms, and cost visualization dashboards.
Heartbeat Scheduling: Agents Clock In Automatically
Heartbeat mechanism with scheduled triggers β agents check tasks, report status, and keep executing on their own.
Governance: You're the Board, Not the Ops Team
Approval gates for sensitive operations, full audit logs, and the power to pause or terminate any agent instantly.
Clipmart Preview + Real Project
Use paperclipper CLI to bootstrap a full company, run an end-to-end project, and preview the Clipmart ecosystem.
Featured AI Agent Tools
Explore the tools and integrations that power Paperclip AI companies β from code agents to monitoring.
Code Agents
4 tools- Claude Code β Autonomous coding agent
- Cursor β AI-powered IDE agent
- Codex β OpenAI code generation
- Copilot β GitHub code assistant
Task Management
4 tools- Task Tickets β Automated task creation
- Goal Tracking β OKR-style goal system
- Sprint Planning β AI-driven sprint cycles
- Priority Engine β Smart task prioritization
Communication
4 tools- Agent Chat β Inter-agent messaging
- Status Reports β Automated reporting
- Notifications β Smart alert system
- Audit Logs β Full operation history
DevOps
4 tools- Docker Deploy β Container orchestration
- CI/CD Pipelines β Automated deployments
- Health Checks β Service monitoring
- Rollback β Safe version rollback
Research
4 tools- Web Search β Automated research
- Data Analysis β AI-powered insights
- Competitor Watch β Market monitoring
- Report Gen β Automated reporting
Marketing
4 tools- Content Gen β AI content creation
- SEO Agent β Search optimization
- Social Media β Post automation
- Email Campaigns β Automated outreach
AI & LLMs
4 tools- Claude β Anthropic models
- GPT-4 β OpenAI models
- Gemini β Google models
- Open Source β Llama, Mistral, etc.
Data & Storage
4 tools- PostgreSQL β Embedded database
- File Storage β Project file management
- Knowledge Base β Agent memory system
- Backups β Automated backups
Monitoring
4 tools- Cost Dashboard β Real-time spending
- Agent Activity β Live agent status
- Performance β System metrics
- Alerts β Threshold alerts
npx paperclipai onboard Best Tutorials & Guides
Handpicked tutorials, guides, and resources to help you master Paperclip AI β in English and Chinese.
Paperclip AI Official README
The official getting started guide with installation, configuration, and first company setup.
Always verify tutorial links and never share API keys. Only use official sources for downloads.
Paperclip AI in 5 Minutes
A quick walkthrough to get Paperclip running locally with your first AI agent.
What is a Zero-Human Company?
An introduction to the zero-human company concept and how Paperclip AI makes it possible.
Configuring AI Agents in Paperclip
Learn how to define org charts, assign roles, and configure agent capabilities.
Using Claude Code as a Paperclip Agent
Step-by-step guide to integrating Claude Code into your Paperclip company as an autonomous agent.
Multi-Agent Collaboration Patterns
Best practices for setting up multiple AI agents to work together on complex projects.
Token Budget Management Guide
How to set and manage token budgets for agents and tasks to control AI spending.
AI Agent Cost Tracking in Practice
Real-world examples of tracking and optimizing AI agent costs in production.
Setting Up Approval Gates
Configure approval workflows for sensitive operations and high-cost tasks.
Docker Deployment Guide
Complete guide to deploying Paperclip AI with Docker for production use.
Deploy Paperclip on Vercel
One-click deployment to Vercel with environment configuration and best practices.
Remote Access with Tailscale
Set up secure remote access to your Paperclip instance using Tailscale.
Multi-Company Architecture
Design patterns for running multiple isolated companies on a single deployment.
Data Isolation Between Companies
How Paperclip ensures complete data isolation between companies in multi-tenant mode.
Heartbeat Tasks & Scheduled Workflows
Automate recurring tasks with heartbeat scheduling and workflow automation.
Autonomous Operation Modes
Configure agents for fully autonomous operation with safety guardrails.
OpenAI Integration Guide
Connect OpenAI models as agents in your Paperclip company.
Cursor IDE as a Paperclip Agent
Use Cursor IDE as an AI agent within your Paperclip company for code generation.
Security Best Practices
Essential security guidelines for running AI agents in production environments.
API Key Management
Securely manage API keys and credentials across multiple agents and companies.
Building Custom Agent Types
Extend Paperclip with custom agent implementations for specialized tasks.
Scaling Paperclip for Enterprise
Architecture patterns and infrastructure setup for enterprise-scale deployments.
Paperclip vs Alternatives Comparison
Detailed comparison of Paperclip AI with other AI agent platforms and orchestration tools.
Community & Contribute
Join the Paperclip AI community β contribute code, share tutorials, and help build the future of zero-human companies.
GitHub Repository
Star the repo, explore source code, and track development progress.
π¬Discussions
Ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other Paperclip users.
πReport Issues
Found a bug? Report issues and help improve the project.
π€Contributing Guide
Learn how to contribute code, docs, and tutorials to the project.
πOfficial Documentation
Read the official README with complete API reference and configuration.
π·οΈRelease Notes
Stay up to date with the latest features, fixes, and improvements.
πThis Tutorial Site
You are here! Community-maintained tutorials and learning resources.
Help Make Paperclip AI Better
Star the repo on GitHub, contribute tutorials, report bugs, or share your zero-human company story. Every contribution matters.
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