Open-Source Devkit — build Kohala agents locally, free
The open-source Kohala Devkit: a CLI, a local agent emulator, and an open MCP memory server. Start building agents free on your own machine, then upgrade to Kohala when you're ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Kohala Devkit?
- The Kohala Devkit is an open-source toolset for building Agents on your own machine: a CLI that scaffolds, runs, and inspects Agents; a local emulator that runs the full agent loop with no account or metering; and an open Model Context Protocol (MCP) memory server for persistent local memory. It is MIT-licensed.
- Is the Devkit really free?
- Yes. The CLI, local emulator, and MCP memory server are open source and free to run locally with no account and no metering. You only pay when you upgrade to the hosted Kohala platform for scheduling, hosting, and shareable Koans.
- Do I have to migrate my agent to deploy it?
- No. The Devkit runs the same charter, tool-allowlist, validator, and cap logic as the hosted platform, so the Agent you build locally is the Agent you deploy — one command pushes it to your Kohala account unchanged.
- What is the open MCP memory server?
- It is an open Model Context Protocol server that gives your Agents persistent memory locally — file-backed by default, or pointed at your own store. It speaks the same memory Skills the hosted platform does, so nothing changes when you go live.