Nelly

Product Introduction

1. Nelly is a comprehensive AI agent platform that enables users to build, test, distribute, and use AI agents for tasks ranging from simple automation to complex workflows without requiring coding expertise.
2. The core value of Nelly lies in democratizing AI agent development through an intuitive interface, enabling individuals and teams to create customized AI solutions that operate locally while integrating cloud-based large language models (LLMs) for advanced reasoning.

Main Features

1. Nelly Studio allows users to create AI agents using natural language instructions, supporting hierarchical task decomposition through sub-agents and providing access to tools like web browsers and databases for real-world task execution.
2. Nelly Chat facilitates human-like interactions with AI agents through contextual dialogue management, thread-based conversation organization, and department-based agent grouping via drag-and-drop interfaces for team coordination.
3. The upcoming Nelly Marketplace will enable users to share and monetize AI agents while Advanced Features offer custom LLM integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, LM Studio) and future MCP server connectivity for extended tool customization.

Problems Solved

1. Nelly eliminates the technical barrier to AI agent development by replacing coding requirements with natural language interfaces, enabling non-technical users to create functional automation solutions.
2. The platform serves professionals across industries who need task automation without infrastructure complexity, particularly targeting project managers, operations teams, and solo entrepreneurs seeking workflow optimization.
3. Typical applications include automated research workflows using web browsing tools, multi-step data processing through sub-agent coordination, and real-time task assistance via persistent conversational interfaces with memory retention.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike cloud-only AI platforms, Nelly combines local execution of agents/tools with cloud-based LLM processing, ensuring data privacy while maintaining access to state-of-the-art language models.
2. The platform introduces department-based agent organization and visual workflow debugging through activity logs that display tool usage history and browser screenshots for complete process transparency.
3. Competitive differentiation stems from the dual architecture supporting both consumer-grade LLM services and enterprise requirements through custom model integration, coupled with upcoming monetization capabilities for user-created agents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Where do my AI agents run? Agents and their tools operate locally on your device while utilizing cloud-based LLMs for cognitive processing, ensuring task execution privacy with cloud-powered intelligence.
2. How is my data handled? All agent configurations and operational data remain stored locally on your machine, with only necessary conversation context transmitted securely to LLM providers for processing.
3. What LLM providers does Nelly support? Paid subscriptions enable integration with OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, and LM Studio models, with future plans to expand based on user demand and market developments.
4. How does Nelly handle website interactions? Agents simulate human interaction speeds and use single-browser instances to comply with website terms of service while maintaining operational effectiveness for web-based tasks.
5. Which LLM does Nelly use by default? The platform currently utilizes Anthropic's Claude 3.7 Sonnet as its default model, with flexibility to change providers based on performance metrics and cost optimization requirements.