Palmier
Palmier: A local, open-source control layer for agent CLIs, automation, and phone actions. Ranked #47 of 55 in AI Personal Assistants by our editors (4.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for privacy-minded self-hosted agent users.
At a glance
- Editor score4.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPrivacy-minded self-hosted agent users
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Action automationYes
- Facts checked25 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Runs supported AI agent CLIs locally
- Schedules and monitors ad-hoc or event-triggered tasks
- Connects agents to Android notifications, calendar, SMS, and contacts
Where it doesn't
- Focused on agent CLIs rather than general consumer assistance
- Requires a local computer for its core agent workflows
- Users supply their own AI subscriptions
Our verdict on Palmier
Palmier is an open-source platform for running and managing supported AI agent command-line tools on a local computer. It is aimed at users who want local control over agent tasks, with access from a web interface, browser-based PWA, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, API, and self-hosted deployments. Supported integrations include Claude Code, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot, and OpenClaw. Its focus is narrower than a general consumer assistant: Palmier provides the control layer, while users supply their own AI subscriptions.
The strongest part of Palmier is its task-management workflow. Users can start ad-hoc, scheduled, or event-triggered tasks, monitor output, and respond to agent input or confirmation requests. Remote control through the browser-based PWA extends that workflow beyond the local computer. A local MCP server gives agents access to tools and resources, while the Android connection adds notifications, location, contacts, calendar, SMS, and battery data. Agent actions can create calendar events and contacts, send email drafts and SMS messages, and use encrypted password and PIN autofill for browser sessions.
Palmier suits people comfortable managing local software and agent subscriptions who want automation across a computer and Android device. Its free, open-source model removes a product subscription from the published offering, but the CLI-centered design means it is not the natural choice for someone seeking a ready-made conversational assistant with broad consumer features. Choose Palmier for local orchestration, scheduled work, remote monitoring, and device-connected actions; choose an alternative if you want an assistant that works independently of agent CLIs or does not require separate AI access.
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Palmier pricing
Palmier fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Action automation | Yes |
| Calendar management | Yes |
| Task management | Yes |
| Email management | Not verified |
| Connected apps | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Browser extension | No |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | palmier.me |
| Facts checked | 25 Sep 2026 |
Palmier integrations
Palmier lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Claude Code
- Codex
- GitHub Copilot
Alternatives to Palmier
- ChatGPTA broad AI assistant spanning chat, research, creation, analysis, and teamwork.9.4
- GeminiA broad AI assistant for users who want Google services, research, and creation tools together.9.3
- Microsoft CopilotA broad Copilot experience with especially strong Microsoft 365 integration.9.1
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