MetaGPT assigns roles like product manager, architect and engineer to multiple LLM agents that collaborate to turn one line of requirements into code, docs and diagrams.
| Category | AI agent framework |
| Type | Multi-agent framework |
| License | MIT |
| Runs locally | Cloud-optional |
| Built with | Python |
| Skill level | Advanced |
| Best for | turning specs into multi-file projects |
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