Build with Carina

Carina core is MIT licensed. Install from npm, clone the public repo, and contribute skill packs, tools, and docs. No contributor agreement required.

Source code

Public repo: core agent only. Fork, issue, and pull request.

Welcome thread

Start here: introduce yourself and your skill pack idea.

Show and tell

Pack idea template; post what you are building.

Pack issue template

Formal proposal when you are ready to track work on GitHub Issues.

Good first issues

Small tasks labeled for new contributors.

Creating packs

Author workflows, RAG knowledge, and hub publishing.

Skills Hub

Browse and publish packs to the public registry.

For educators and students

Use the MIT kernel for coursework, dissertations, and AI labs. Students build domain packs; the kernel handles tools, memory, and channels. Platform access is free; office hours for module leads are schedule TBD.

University program

Project levels (UG, MSc, research), dissertation ideas, GDPR notes, and [email protected] contact.

First domain pack tutorial

30-minute hello-pack walkthrough for new contributors and student cohorts.

How to start

  1. Install: npm install -g carina-agent or clone carina-agent
  2. Read Contributing and Code of Conduct
  3. Pick a good first issue or propose a skill pack
  4. Open a PR or post in Discussions

MIT core, commercial options

Self-host Carina for free. Add Carina Cloud or Labyrinth Scout when you need hosted workspace or security monitoring.