# Timon Local workspace for agent teams: coordinates existing coding agents, tasks, reviews and routines through a shared background service. Canonical profile: https://ki-agentenkompass.de/en/agents/timon/ Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://ki-agentenkompass.de/en/about/) Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06 Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests. ## Overview Timon is classified as a standalone product with its standard access. - Provider: PUBLIKO - Product family: Timon - Profile type: Agent workspace with orchestration - Environment: Desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux; web interface on your own host - Connections: Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, Grok, opencode, Pi, Hermes, MCP and Git - Setup: Install Timon, sign in to an agent CLI and configure models, working folders and approvals for each role. - Pricing model: Free individual access; separate model costs, Pro pricing pending ## Key features ### Roles in an agent team Orchestrator, coder, reviewer and further roles distribute work among separately configured agents. Source: https://github.com/ai-timon/timon ### Code, review and merge Tasks run through a Kanban board and separate Git worktrees; different models can write and review. Source: https://timon-ai.com/ ### Memory with scope Rules apply globally or by project, role or agent and are injected at startup as appropriate. Source: https://docs.timon-ai.com/plugins/memory ### Background routines A service holds working state. Schedules, webhooks and workflows enable recurring assignments. Source: https://timon-ai.com/ ### Browser and multiple chats An integrated browser and side-by-side conversations support the agents’ work. Source: https://github.com/ai-timon/timon ### Models and fallbacks Existing CLI access and additional compatible endpoints can be combined; fallbacks respond to quota limits. Source: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/missions ## Example workflows ### Implement a scoped development goal - Your input: Repository, acceptance criteria and permissions for the participating roles. - Possible result: Decomposed tasks with changes and a separate review. - What to check: Check tests, diffs and consent before pushing or publishing. ### Recurring project maintenance - Your input: A clear inspection task, schedule and scoped access. - Possible result: Repeatable runs with findings and updated working rules. - What to check: Review new rules for accuracy and appropriate scope. ## Requirements and limits ### Provide host and backends Requirement: The background service requires a running computer or server and available agent access. Source: https://docs.timon-ai.com/installation/background ### Check continuation after restart Limitation: A conversation turn interrupted by a restart is not automatically replayed. Check prior actions, then continue with a message. Source: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/missions ### Plan scope is still changing Not yet confirmed: The website and repository differ on plugin and plan details. Pro and Cloud prices are not yet specified on the pricing page. Source: https://timon-ai.com/pricing ### Network logging is observation Limitation: Optional connection logging records only traffic passing through its proxy and blocks no connections. Source: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/network-activity ## A good fit if … - you want to coordinate several existing coding agents - you want to manage roles, memory and tasks on your own host - you want to assign coding and review to different models ## Less suitable if … - you want a fully managed service without operating your own host - you expect fully automatic recovery after every failure Editorial assessment based on provider documentation. Not a product test. ## Usable AI models Open choice Timon combines existing agent CLIs and supports additional Anthropic- or OpenAI-Responses-compatible endpoints, including personal keys, local servers and LiteLLM. Models and fallbacks are configurable; protocol support and quotas depend on the backend. The technical documentation qualifies the README’s blanket subscription framing. - Model families named: Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (GPT), xAI (Grok), DeepSeek, Moonshot (Kimi) · Other models can be connected freely - Model choice: Automatic or your choice - Your own API key: Yes - Router or custom endpoint: Yes - Local models: Yes - Depends on: Plan, Admin approval Documented · Sources accessed on: 2026-11-06 - [Timon: Add a provider](https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/add-a-provider) - [Timon: Models and fallbacks](https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/missions) ## Europe & regional availability Local operation and external model processing are assessed separately. Reviewed scope: Your own Timon host and chosen model providers Reviewed on: 2026-11-06 ### Determine data region through the backend With requirements Timon can run on your computer or server. The host location does not determine processing by connected model providers; check their country access and data region separately. Region covered: EU/EEA, United Kingdom and Switzerland Documented reason: Custom compatible endpoints are supported; the selected provider determines external processing. Official source: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/add-a-provider Official source: https://docs.timon-ai.com/installation/background ## Accounts & permissions Based on provider documentation. Permissions depend on the account, integration and organization policies. Review the permissions actually requested before use. Configuration covered: Timon account, backend access and agent permissions Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06 ### Account used Documented: Timon uses signed-in agent CLIs; additional provider access is configured with personal keys. Evidence: https://github.com/ai-timon/timon Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/add-a-provider ### Admin approval Documented: Agents have approval modes and allowed or blocked tools. Orchestration permissions determine who may assign work to whom. Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/agents ### Data access & team sharing Documented: Keys can be scoped to a backend and specific projects or agents. The chosen CLI access imposes further boundaries. Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/add-a-provider ## Prices and included usage Pricing checked: 2026-11-06 The Free plan is intended for one person on one machine. Model access and hosting are supplied separately. ### Free USD 0 for Timon Agents, Kanban, memory, routines and browser according to the pricing page. Price source: https://timon-ai.com/pricing Pro and Cloud are announced; specific prices are pending. The listed Cloud plan runs on a server of your choice. The repository and website differ on plugin scope. Check current license and plan terms before procurement. Pricing details: https://timon-ai.com/pricing ## Operation & oversight Based on public provider documentation. Assessments are editorial inferences from the stated properties. Actual time requirements and reliability have not been measured. Deployment covered: Your own Timon service with external agent backends Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06 ### Files and working state Documented: The service holds local state; backups and trash have their own retention rules. Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/settings ### Sign-ins Documented with conditions: CLI sign-ins and additional provider keys must remain valid. Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/add-a-provider ### Starting further runs Documented: Schedules and webhooks can start new tasks on the running host. Evidence: https://timon-ai.com/ ### Human intervention Documented with conditions: Approval mode and tool rules determine when a question is required. Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/agents ### Detecting errors Documented: The mission view and conversation history show interrupted steps and errors. Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/missions ### Resuming after failures Documented with conditions: Conversation turns after service restarts require a new message; quota failures in Kanban tasks have separate retry rules. Evidence: https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/missions ### Editorial assessment Editorial assessment: suitable for supervised agent teams with clear assignments; runtime, approvals and actual recovery should be tested in your own workflow. ## Memory and conversation continuity Scope: Agent and project memory, rules and mission history Sources accessed: 2026-11-06 Local memories with four scopes, visible rules and backend-dependent conversation continuation. ### Storage and scope Documented: Timon keeps agent and project files plus rules and extracted facts in a local database. The service manages working state. - [Timon: Architecture](https://github.com/ai-timon/timon) - [Timon: Memory queries](https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-queries.ts) ### Selection and timing Documented: Facts are captured after completed or failed missions. A nightly curation pass condenses them into rules; rules can also be added explicitly. - [Timon: Memory capture](https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-capture.ts) - [Timon: Memory synthesis](https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-synthesize.ts) - [Timon: Memory API](https://docs.timon-ai.com/plugins/memory) ### Inspect, edit and delete Documented: Files and rules can be edited or deleted. Deleted agents remain in trash for 30 days by default; project facts and backups are managed separately. Rule deletions leave audit entries. - [Timon: Memory routes](https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/plugins-bundled/memory/routes.ts) - [Timon: Backups and trash](https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/settings) - [Timon: Memory rule deletion audit](https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-queries.ts) ### Agent and channel boundaries Documented: Rules apply globally, to a project, to a role or to an agent. A duplicated agent starts with empty memory. - [Timon: Memory API](https://docs.timon-ai.com/plugins/memory) - [Timon: Agents](https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/agents) ### Retrieval Documented: Startup injects a digest, applicable rules and recent pitfalls. Memory search combines full-text search for rules and text search for facts. - [Timon: Injections](https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/agents) - [Timon: Memory queries](https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-queries.ts) ### Session reset and compaction Documented: Compaction uses the same conversation or a new one with a summary, depending on the backend. After a service restart, an interrupted turn remains for inspection; a new message continues it where supported by the backend. - [Timon: Missions and compaction](https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/missions) ## Context The background service requires a running computer or server and available agent access. Official product documentation reviewed. Workflows and assessments are editorial; hands-on product tests are outside the scope of this directory. ## Open points Requirements and limits, not yet confirmed: - Plan scope is still changing ## Sources - https://timon-ai.com/ - https://github.com/ai-timon/timon - https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/agents - https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/missions - https://docs.timon-ai.com/plugins/memory - https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/settings - https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/add-a-provider - https://timon-ai.com/pricing - https://timon-ai.com/legal-notice - https://docs.timon-ai.com/installation/background - https://docs.timon-ai.com/usage/network-activity - https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-capture.ts - https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-synthesize.ts - https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/memory-queries.ts - https://github.com/ai-timon/timon/blob/6cdc82d4a0fe2f153c1ebd9d106b43a4d2827d29/orchestrator/src/plugins-bundled/memory/routes.ts ## Provider Timon is developed by PUBLIKO in France. The code is published under AGPL-3.0; the SDK and plugin templates have separate license terms. - Operator: PUBLIKO - Organization: Software provider - Website: https://timon-ai.com/ - Reviewed: 2026-11-06 - Repository: https://github.com/ai-timon/timon - GitHub-Stars: 50 (2026-11-06) - License: AGPL-3.0 - Provider source: https://timon-ai.com/legal-notice - Provider source: https://github.com/ai-timon/timon [Sources and method](https://ki-agentenkompass.de/en/sources/)