@FakeMaidenMaker: A single agent can generate images, analyze data, and edit videos—each task seems doable, but to produce a complete result, you often have to switch back and forth between ChatGPT, Midjourney, Seedance, Excel five times. Here's an open-source project I've been using recently: VRSEN/O…
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Introducing the open-source multi-agent system OpenSwarm, where 8 specialized agents collaborate to generate complete deliverables like slides, research reports, and data visualizations from a single prompt in the terminal—no GUI required.
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A single agent can generate images, analyze data, and edit videos — each task seems doable, but to produce a complete result, you often have to switch back and forth between ChatGPT, Midjourney, Seedance, and Excel five times. Let me share an open-source project I’ve been using recently: VRSEN/OpenSwarm. It coordinates 8 specialized agents to deliver complete outputs from a single prompt, all running in the terminal with no GUI needed.
GitHub:https://github.com/VRSEN/OpenSwarm
- Orchestrator: Unifies incoming requests and automatically distributes them to the appropriate specialist.
- Deep Research: Researches competitors and includes citations.
- Slides Agent: Directly generates HTML slide decks and exports to PPTX.
- Data Analyst: Runs in an isolated IPython kernel to produce visualizations.
- Image and Video Agents: Integrate multiple models like Gemini, Sora, and Veo.
- Virtual Assistant: Also connects to over 10,000 external services via Composio, including Gmail, Slack, and GitHub.
Main features: Orchestrator as central dispatcher — routes all requests to the corresponding specialized agent, never guessing on its own. Deep Research — web research with citations, outputting balanced analysis with references. Slides Agent — generates an HTML slide deck from a single prompt, automatically exporting to PPTX. Data Analyst — runs statistical models and produces visualizations in an isolated IPython kernel. Image + Video multi-model support — Gemini / http://fal.ai / Sora / Veo optional, with video stitching and editing.
Deployment is also simple: npm install -g @vrsen/openswarm installs in one line, then openswarm launches a setup wizard that auto-configures the environment.
Perfect for anyone tired of constantly switching between multiple tools.
💼 Investor or looking to integrate AI agents into your SaaS? We’re the team behind OpenSwarm and Agency Swarm, building the future of multi-agent systems. Partner with us → (https://vrsen-ai.notion.site/fee2d391a8d74b24baa04a0b648af83c?pvs=105)
💡 What Makes This Different?
Instead of one agent trying to do everything poorly, you get specialists coordinated by an orchestrator.
🎯 Real Examples
Paste these into your terminal and watch magic happen:
- “Create a complete investor pitch for OpenSwarm” → Full deck + executive summary + market research
- “Research my top 5 competitors and write 3 SEO-optimized blog posts” → Competitive analysis + keyword research + publish-ready content
- “Analyze this data and create a quarterly report with charts” → Data insights + visualizations + formatted document
- “Generate a product launch video with animations” → Professional video with graphics and transitions
- “Build me a marketing campaign for Q2” → Strategy doc + creative assets + implementation timeline
Connect to 10,000+ external services (Gmail, Slack, GitHub, HubSpot) via Composio for even more power.
🤖 Meet Your AI Team
| Agent | What it does |
|---|---|
| Orchestrator | Routes every user request to the right specialist(s). Never answers directly — pure coordination. |
| Virtual Assistant | Handles everyday tasks: writing, scheduling, messaging, task management. Gains 10,000+ external integrations via Composio (https://composio.dev) (Gmail, Slack, GitHub, HubSpot, and more). |
| Deep Research | Conducts comprehensive, evidence-based web research with citations and balanced analysis. |
| Data Analyst | Analyses structured data, builds charts, runs statistical models — all inside an isolated IPython kernel. |
| Slides Agent | Generates complete, visually polished HTML slide decks, then exports them to PPTX. |
| Docs Agent | Creates formatted Word documents and PDFs from outlines or raw content. |
| Image Generation Agent | Generates and edits images using Gemini 2.5 Flash Image / Gemini 3 Pro Image and fal.ai. |
| Video Generation Agent | Produces videos via Sora (OpenAI), Veo (Google), and Seedance (fal.ai); also edits and combines clips. |
📦 Get Started in 30 Seconds
For most users (recommended):
bash npm install -g @vrsen/openswarm openswarm
That’s it! The setup wizard handles everything: authentication, dependencies, and configuration.
Requirements: Node.js 20+ (Python 3.10+ auto-installed)
🔧 Build Your Own Swarm
Fork this repo and create your own specialized AI team in minutes:
bash git clone https://github.com/VRSEN/openswarm.git cd openswarm
Then tell Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex:
“Turn this into an SEO optimization swarm”
They’ll automatically customize all agents for your use case.
Popular custom swarms:
- SEO Swarm: Keyword research + competitor analysis + blog writing
- Sales Swarm: Lead research + outreach + proposal generation
- Marketing Swarm: Campaign planning + creative assets + analytics
- Product Swarm: Market research + feature specs + launch materials
⚙️ API Keys & Setup
The setup wizard walks you through everything, but you’ll need at least one of these:
Required (choose one):
OPENAI_API_KEY- For GPT 5.5 and Sora video generationANTHROPIC_API_KEY- For Claude models
Optional superpowers:
COMPOSIO_API_KEY- Unlock 10,000+ integrations (Gmail, Slack, GitHub, etc.)GOOGLE_API_KEY- Gemini image generation + Veo videoFAL_KEY- Advanced video editing and effectsSEARCH_API_KEY- Web search for research agent
Tools gracefully degrade when keys are missing — you’ll get clear instructions on what to add.
🚀 Coming Soon
- Agent Builder Agent - Create custom swarms from a single prompt
- OpenClaw + Claude Code integration - All agents in one place
⭐ Star us on GitHub to stay updated and help us prioritize features!
🏗️ For Developers
Local development:
bash git clone https://github.com/VRSEN/openswarm.git cd openswarm python swarm.py
Docker deployment: ``bash git clone https://github.com/VRSEN/openswarm.git cd openswarm cp .env.example .env
Add your API keys
docker-compose up –build ``
API server: ``bash python server.py
Runs on localhost:8080
``
📺 Learn More
- Watch the full demo: YouTube video → (https://youtu.be/c5DdXzqaeVU?si=rM2CNaZ8qVwMvqmz)
- Multi-agent framework: Agency Swarm (https://github.com/VRSEN/agency-swarm)
- Terminal UI for Agency Swarm: AgentSwarm (https://github.com/VRSEN/agentswarm-cli) (OpenCode-based TUI)
- External integrations: Composio (https://composio.dev)
👥 Team
- Artemii Shatokhin — Built the core OpenSwarm agent team: the specialist agents, orchestration layer, shared tools, and runtime integrations. (GitHub (https://github.com/ArtemShatokhin))
- Nick Bobrowski — Built the foundation OpenSwarm builds on: Agency Swarm and the AgentSwarm CLI/TUI, an OpenCode-based terminal experience customized for Agency Swarm. (GitHub (https://github.com/nicko-ai))
📄 License
MIT — see LICENSE.
Built with ❤️ by the team behind Agency Swarm (https://github.com/VRSEN/agency-swarm)
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