What is ag2ag and how do I install it?

ag2ag is a CLI tool for running A2A agents on one Linux VPS. npm install -g ag2ag, then ag2ag init.

Can I run A2A agents without Docker or Kubernetes?

Yes, ag2ag uses systemd services and localhost discovery. Perfect for single-host setups.

Is ag2ag ready for production AI agent swarms?

For localhost yes — persistent tasks, auto-restarts. Add your own auth for exposure.

ag2ag: Ditch Docker, Swarm A2A Agents on Your Crappy VPS

Forget the cloud circus. ag2ag hands real people — indie hackers, homelab tinkerers — a dead-simple way to spin up talking AI agents on a lone VPS. No Docker drama required.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Terminal running ag2ag CLI registering and calling A2A-compatible AI agents on localhost

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ag2ag enables A2A agent interoperability on a single VPS without Docker or Kubernetes bloat. 𝕏
Systemd integration means agents survive reboots with easy CLI management. 𝕏
Perfect for indie devs prototyping agent compositions affordably. 𝕏

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