OpenMule

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Software details
Description An open-source, decentralized marketplace for AI and physical automation agent services.
Abbreviation OpenMule
Latest version Proposal
Authors James Brown
Organization Cybergod AGI Research
Programming language Python, JavaScript
Operating system Cross-platform
Genre Marketplace, AI Agents, Automation
License (Proposed: Open Source, for example MIT or Apache 2.0)
Website https://openmule.netlify.app
Repository https://gitlab.com/openmule/openmule
Status Active Proposal, Seeking Contributors

OpenMule is an open-source proposal for a decentralized marketplace platform designed to facilitate transactions between end-users and service providers of automated agents. It positions itself as an open-source alternative to platforms like Mulerun, enabling the discovery, purchase, and management of tasks performed by both digital AI agents and physical automation systems. The project emphasizes a crypto-first payment system, security, and a vision for a future distributed network ("MuleNet").

Overview

OpenMule aims to create a global marketplace where humans and automated agents can collaborate and transact. Its core vision is to become a "Freelancer.com for AI," supporting a wide range of services from simple digital tasks to complex physical hardware control.

Motivation

The project was proposed to address the limitations of closed-source, centralized agent marketplaces. Key motivations include:

  • Providing an open-source platform that allows for community contribution and modification.
  • Enabling users to retain control over their data and execution environments by allowing self-hosted agents.
  • Creating a transparent, crypto-native economy for agent services.
  • Supporting not just digital AI agents but also physical automation and robotics.
  • Integrating Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) workflows, allowing humans to supervise, correct, and earn money alongside AI.

Technical Architecture

OpenMule is designed with a modern, scalable tech stack to support real-time interaction and complex agent workflows.

Component Technology
Frontend Vue 3
Backend FastAPI, WebSocket (for real-time control)
Agent Framework TryCUA/CUA (Compatible)
AI Billing & Metering LiteLLM
Configuration YAML (for agent prompts, Dockerfiles, billing, credentials)
Deployment Docker, Self-hosted servers, Cloud instances

Key Components

  • Marketplace Relay: Acts as a secure intermediary, routing traffic between clients and agents running on provider-owned or OpenMule-hosted servers.
  • Escrow & Payments Service: Manages crypto-first transactions, holding payments in escrow and releasing them upon task completion or milestones.
  • Safety & Control Web UI: Provides a web interface for users to monitor controlled machines, view logs, configure settings, and trigger emergency stops.

Features

Marketplace Functionality

  • Service Listings: Providers can list agents with descriptions, capabilities, and pricing (fixed-price or subscription).
  • Task Bidding: Users can post tasks and receive bids from agents for negotiable, versatile work.
  • Reputation System: Clients can rate and comment on service providers to build trust. Official certification for providers is planned.
  • Dispute Resolution: A system for handling refund requests, potentially involving community validators and automated agent review.

Agent Deployment & Control

  • Agents can be deployed on user-defined remote machines, cloud instances, OpenMule-hosted servers, or directly on end-user devices.
  • Supports control of physical hardware, including game consoles (Xbox, PS5), PCs, and robots via high-level APIs.
  • Allows composition of multiple agents to handle complex workloads.

Security Protocol

Security is a paramount concern, especially for bare-metal machine control:

  • Network Isolation: Eliminates direct intranet access to user machines.
  • Virtualization Recommendation: Users are strongly advised to use sandboxed virtual machines.
  • Bare-Metal Emergency Stop: On non-virtualized machines, unexpected user input (keyboard/mouse movement) triggers an immediate emergency stop of the agent.

Development Status and Future Vision

Current Status

As of 2025, OpenMule is an active open proposal seeking contributors. The project is in its early stages and is looking for developers across multiple domains:

  • Distributed systems and network relay engineering
  • AI agent development (CUA)
  • Physical KVM and hardware control
  • Blockchain development
  • Frontend (Vue.js) and backend (FastAPI) development
  • UI/UX design

Future Vision: The MuleNet

The long-term goal is to evolve into a fully decentralized network:

  • Distributed Relay Framework: Building the "MuleNet" upon a blockchain for decentralized service discovery, routing, and payment escrow.
  • Open Protocol: Creating an open standard to allow anyone to build compatible clients and servers, expanding the network effect.
  • Node Incentives: Operators of relay or validator nodes will be able to earn fees for providing services to the network.

See Also

References

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