Agent tools directory
A directory of always-on agent tools and the workflow and connector tools around them: Grok Bot, OpenClaw, Hermes, Buzz, CellCog, Claude Cowork, Composio, n8n, Zapier, Vellum.
Every tool in the always-on agent space and the tools that surround it. One entry each: maker, type, hosting, pricing, platforms, fit, and what to watch.
| Tool | Type | Hosting | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok Bot | Managed always-on agent | Managed cloud computer | Non-technical teams that want Bots working this week |
| OpenClaw | Self-hosted agent harness | Self | Existing users; full control |
| Hermes | Self-hosted agent framework | Self | Control and stability in open source; Linux |
| Buzz | Human + bot team chat | Self | Teams wanting humans and bots in one thread |
| CellCog AI Employees | Managed agents, usage-based | Managed | Usage-based pricing without a plan gate |
| Claude Cowork | Agentic desktop for knowledge work | Your desktop (remote via mobile) | Attended, file-heavy tasks |
| Composio | Connector platform | Managed | Extending Grok Bot to services without native plugins |
| n8n | Workflow automation | Self or cloud | Deterministic plumbing around Bots |
| Zapier | Trigger-action automation | Managed | The hundred small Zaps that already work |
| Vellum | E-commerce back-office assistant | Desktop app or cloud | Single-store Shopify operators |
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Verified 28 Aug 2026 · Facts about Grok Bot change during beta. See changelog.