# 🔬 Nanobot

> 4,000 lines of pure research

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## Overview

Ultra-minimal Python implementation designed for research and experimentation. When you need to understand, not just use.

**Highlight:** 4,000 lines of Python. Research-friendly, ultra-minimal

## Metadata

- GitHub: https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot
- Language: python
- Status: active
- Ecosystem role: reimplementation
- Categories: research, lightweight
- Platforms: server
- Requires external LLM: yes
- Added to registry: Wed Feb 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

## GitHub data

- Stars: 43k (43,011)
- Forks: 7,575
- Open issues: 861
- License: MIT
- Last commit: 2026-05-22T18:16:19Z
- Latest release: v0.2.0 (2026-05-16T13:53:26Z)
- Star growth (7d): +477

## Registry position

- Leaderboard rank: #3
- Health score: 95/100
- Days since last commit: 0
- Days since last release: 6

## Mentions

- [https://x.com/huang_chao4969/status/2017995428281929964](https://x.com/huang_chao4969/status/2017995428281929964) — Chao Huang, 2026-02-04
- [https://x.com/huang_chao4969/status/2025256294106751104](https://x.com/huang_chao4969/status/2025256294106751104) — Chao Huang, 2026-02-22
- [Nanobot: Ultra-Lightweight Alternative to OpenClaw](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46897737) — Hacker News, 2026-02-08