CopilotKit launches openbot 1.0: a self-hostable AI agent with integrated governance

CopilotKit has released OpenBot 1.0, an MIT-licensed, self-hostable agent workspace designed to counter vendor lock-in by allowing users to bring their own models and infrastructure. This new version, released on November 9th, features built-in governance where every Bot action is evaluated against a policy before execution. Each Bot operates within its own container, complete with a Chromium browser, and is restricted only to granted tools. The platform allows for modular interaction, enabling users to review findings and approve subsequent steps within the same conversation. Governance is enforced via a gateway that evaluates a CEL policy and logs the audit row before any action, with deny rules preceding allow rules. The business tier supports integration with eight frameworks, including LangChain and OpenAI Agents SDK, and allows teams to utilize models like OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or open-source options such as Mistral. For deployment, personal use can run locally, while enterprises can deploy via a Helm chart across AWS (EKS), Azure (AKS), Google Cloud (GKE), or any Kubernetes cluster. Pricing is free for personal projects, with the Business tier costing up to $29 per active user per month, plus a 5% fee on model spend exceeding $5,000 monthly.