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>log in to commentHey folks, I'm Dott, the founder of Merlin (usemerlin.ai). Just want to share it here with this cool AI teammate that we build. We built Merlin to run Claude Code and Codex directly on your team’s machines using your own context, keeping every AI run visible in your existing chat channels and your project management tools. It lets you share agents, skills, and context with the team, and it runs using your own subscriptions without extra AI bill. Let me know what works and what could be improved 🙂
- AI agents work directly in Slack, Linear, GitHub
- Integrates Claude Code and Codex models
- Free starter plan with instant download
- Team‑focused workspace with channels and DMs
- Agents can draft, research, and automate tasks
Merlin lets AI agents run Claude Code or Codex tasks directly inside Slack, Linear and GitHub using your own machines.
- for
- AI-native teams that want agents in their existing collaboration tools
- pricing
- paid · free trial
Key features
- In-app agent calls — Ask Merlin in a Slack, Linear or GitHub thread and get results back in the same conversation.
- Runs on your devices — Agents execute on your own computers using your existing Claude Code or Codex subscriptions.
- Shared memory & skills — Publish skills and memory that all team members can reuse across channels.
- Automations — Define recurring tasks or triggers that Merlin runs automatically.
- Access control — Set who can invoke Merlin and which devices, skills or automations they can use.
- Proactive mode — Merlin can surface insights or act without being mentioned when enabled.
Use cases
- Summarize a Slack discussion and draft a PR directly from the thread
- Run a code-review fix in GitHub by asking Merlin to modify the file
- Automate weekly metric reports and post them to a channel
- Detect and remediate performance alerts during an incident
- Generate product copy drafts based on recent feature discussions
Merlin pricing
- Starter$19/workspace/monthUp to 5 active users · 1,000 requests & automation runs per month · Slack, Linear, GitHub integrations · Shared skills
- Team$59/workspace/monthUp to 50 active users · 5,000 requests & automation runs per month · Priority support · 14-day free trial
- Scale$99/workspace/monthUp to 200 active users · Unlimited requests & automation runs · All Team features
Merlin vs alternatives
 Merlin |  Cursor |  n8n |  Augment Code |  Kubiya.ai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI agents embedded in team chats | AI code editing inside an IDE | General workflow automation | AI coding assistance with codebase awareness | DevOps chat assistant |
| Pricing | Paid | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Launched | Oct 2026 | — | — | — | Jan 2023 |
- Merlin vs Cursor: Cursor is an AI-powered code editor, while Merlin embeds agents in chat tools rather than a dedicated editor.
- Merlin vs n8n: n8n provides workflow automation but not AI-driven code agents running on your own machines.
- Merlin vs Augment Code: Augment Code focuses on deep codebase context for coding, whereas Merlin adds AI agents to collaborative chat contexts.
- Merlin vs Kubiya.ai: Kubiya.ai offers a ChatGPT-style DevOps assistant, while Merlin runs Claude/Codex agents inside Slack, Linear and GitHub.
Merlin FAQ
Can we use our own Claude Code or Codex subscription?+
Yes, Merlin runs on the Claude Code or Codex accounts already signed in on your machine, with no extra API keys or model fees.
Where does the work actually run?+
The tasks run locally on the team member’s computer that has Merlin installed and is logged into Claude Code or Codex.
Which agents are supported?+
Merlin supports both Claude Code and Codex agents, using the versions you have installed.
Can people use Merlin without installing it?+
No, a user must have the Merlin desktop app or CLI installed on a machine to invoke the agent.
Is my data secure?+
Merlin only sees channel content after being invited and runs on your own devices, keeping data within your environment.
What does it cost?+
Pricing starts at $19 per workspace/month (Starter) with a 14-day free trial; higher tiers add users, request limits and priority support.
Summarized by DevHunt from usemerlin.ai · Oct 21, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
