Local-first workflow engine for ops automation and AI-assisted operations. Open source and self-hostable: single binary, no DBMS. Define DAGs in declarative YAML. Built-in MCP server so AI agents can manage your DAGs.
Dagu is a self-contained, file-backed workflow orchestration engine written in Go that lets teams define directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) in declarative YAML and run them via a built-in Web UI without requiring a database like PostgreSQL or a message broker. Steps can execute shell commands, Docker containers, Kubernetes Jobs, SSH remote commands, and AI agent harnesses, all managed through a single binary that installs on Linux, macOS, or Windows. It connects to Claude and other AI agents through a built-in MCP server, allowing agents to create, trigger, monitor, and manage workflows programmatically. The Web UI provides a kanban-style cockpit view, per-step logs, retry controls, and human-in-the-loop approval steps. A standout detail is that Dagu stores all state in local files rather than an external DBMS, making it practical for edge deployments, private infrastructure, and small teams who want Airflow-style DAG orchestration without the six-plus service overhead traditional orchestrators require. DevOps engineers, data engineers, and support teams managing cron jobs or ETL pipelines benefit most.
- ✓Open-source license (GPL-3.0)
- ✓Actively maintained (<30d)
- ✓Healthy fork ratio
- ✓Clear description
- ✓Topics declared
- ✓Mature repo (>1y old)
git clone https://github.com/dagucloud/dagu{
"mcpServers": {
"dagu": {
"command": "dagu"
}
}
}MCP Servers overview
What people ask about dagu
What is dagucloud/dagu?
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dagucloud/dagu is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Local-first workflow engine for ops automation and AI-assisted operations. Open source and self-hostable: single binary, no DBMS. Define DAGs in declarative YAML. Built-in MCP server so AI agents can manage your DAGs. It has 3.7k GitHub stars and was last updated today.
How do I install dagu?
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You can install dagu by cloning the repository (https://github.com/dagucloud/dagu) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is dagucloud/dagu safe to use?
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Our security agent has analyzed dagucloud/dagu and assigned a Trust Score of 100/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains dagucloud/dagu?
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dagucloud/dagu is maintained by dagucloud. The last recorded GitHub activity is from today, with 58 open issues.
Are there alternatives to dagu?
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Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.
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