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Amp
Amp is a CLI in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. CLI multi-agent routing (Oracle/Librarian-style) if Amp Free or paid access is available.
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CLI multi-agent routing (Oracle/Librarian-style) if Amp Free or paid access is available.
Skip if
You need a maintained GUI/VS Code extension (deprecated) or guaranteed free capacity (often full/paused).
Who it fits
- CLI multi-agent routing (Oracle/Librarian-style) if Amp Free or paid access is available.
- Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git
Pros
Incredible multi-agent routing (Oracle, Librarian).
Cons
Deprecated VS Code extension, alienated GUI users.
Facts
- Locality:
- Local-first
- Surfaces:
- CLI
- Maturity:
- General availability
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amp?
- Amp is a CLI covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Incredible multi-agent routing (Oracle, Librarian).
Who is Amp best for?
- CLI multi-agent routing (Oracle/Librarian-style) if Amp Free or paid access is available.
When should I skip Amp?
- You need a maintained GUI/VS Code extension (deprecated) or guaranteed free capacity (often full/paused).
What are the main trade-offs of Amp?
- Pros: Incredible multi-agent routing (Oracle, Librarian). Cons: Deprecated VS Code extension, alienated GUI users.
Does Amp support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?
- This card lists AGENTS.md as Full Support, SKILL.md as Full Support, and rules/memory as Multi-agent context sharing.. Free options: Amp Free (ad-free) — often full/paused; paid plans for reliable access..
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