Strands Agents
Apache-2.0 model-driven agent SDK from AWS — Python and TypeScript
AI Agents / Agents · Apache-2.0 · 8.9k
Reviewed 2026-09-15 · last push 2026-10-17 · repo checked 2026-10-19
What's Good
Apache-2.0 (strands-agents/harness-sdk). `pip install strands-agents` / `npm install @strands-agents/sdk`. Model-driven loops with tools, hooks, conversation managers, structured output, MCP clients, and an optional docs MCP server (`uvx strands-agents-mcp-server`). Defaults lean Bedrock but providers include Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, and more. Docs at strandsagents.com.
The Catch
Vs Agno / OpenAI Agents SDK / Microsoft Agent Framework: Strands is AWS-born harness with Bedrock gravity, not a coding CLI and not a React copilot UI. Bedrock/AgentCore paths meter when you leave local/BYO. Bring your own model spend either way.
Verdict
Apache-2.0 AWS agent harness. Model-driven + MCP; Bedrock optional, not mandatory.
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