Transparent AI, Rooted in Research, Open to All.
What is CleverBee all about?
CleverBee is your open-source AI research assistant, designed for anyone curious about complex topics and eager to learn together as a community.
We believe knowledge should be accessible, reliable, and citable—for everyone. With open source, anyone can use, learn, and contribute, making the project stronger for all.
CleverBee grounds its research in factual articles, filters out bias, and brings you balanced perspectives—reducing AI hallucinations and helping you trust what you learn. It works with top AI models like Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and local LLMs such as Deepseek R1, Llama, or Mistral for privacy and flexibility.
That sounds great! Could you give me an example? What kinds of things can I ask?
You can ask almost anything—from technical questions to philosophical debates. Example Query: "What is the meaning of life?"
For a deep question like that, CleverBee would:
Then, it neatly summarizes everything into a concise report for you.
How do I get started with this open-source tool?
CleverBee is completely free and open source! It's under active development, and you can download, follow, or contribute on GitHub.
What tech is under the hood?
CleverBee runs on a solid tech stack using leading AI models:
These models work with custom agents (built with LangChain & Playwright) for browsing, analysis, and report writing. Plus, CleverBee supports extra MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools for special tasks like getting YouTube transcripts or searching academic sites.
What does the CleverBee interface look like in action?
Here's how CleverBee looks when it's helping you research:
CleverBee initializes with a suite of specialized research tools
You ask a question, and CleverBee plans its research approach
The system gathers information from various sources
You can see exactly what actions are being taken during research
Final reports include token usage metrics and a comprehensive summary
Every report includes limitations and full citations to sources
CleverBee provides complete transparency throughout the research process, from planning to final report generation, with detailed citations for every source used.