01What Is Paperclip AI Agent Manager and How Does It Work?

Paperclip AI agent manager is a free open-source plugin that lets you organize all your AI agents in one place. Instead of using one agent at a time, you build a whole team of agents that work together 24/7 to run your business.

You give each agent a title, a job description, and a goal. They report back to you, communicate with each other, and handle tasks like writing emails, posting content, handling support, and building products. Paperclip makes sure every task traces back to your main mission.

02Main Features of Paperclip

Paperclip comes with several built-in features that make managing a team of AI agents easy.

  • Org chart – see all your agents and how they relate to each other (CEO, CMO, engineer, etc.).
  • Goal alignment – every task ties back to one main company goal you set.
  • Scheduled heartbeat tasks – agents wake up on a schedule, do work, and report back automatically.
  • Budget limits – set a spending cap per agent so they stop when they hit it.
  • Ticketing system – track each conversation, decision, and change in a full audit log.
  • Multi‑model support – use Claude, OpenClaw, Hermes, Codex, or any agent that has an adapter.
  • Mobile dashboard – monitor everything from your phone.

03How to Set Up Paperclip in Clawcode

Getting Paperclip running takes only a few minutes. Here are the steps shown in the episode:

  1. Open Clawcode and create a new folder called Paperclip.
  2. Install Paperclip from GitHub – you can clone it or use the one‑click setup inside Clawcode.
  3. Run it locally – Clawcode will start the server and give you a local host address.
  4. Open the dashboard in your browser using that address.
  5. Set your company goal (for example, “build the number one AI note‑taking app”).
  6. Hire your first agents – pick roles like CEO, CTO, or engineer and choose which model each agent uses.
  7. Approve the plan your CEO agent creates and watch the team start working.

04How to Use Paperclip: Walk Through the Examples

Once Paperclip is running, you interact with it through the dashboard. The example in the episode shows how to build a team step by step.

First, go to the Agents section and create a new agent. Give it a title (like CEO), a description of what it can do, and a prompt template. You also pick an adapter – this determines which model the agent uses (Claude, OpenClaw, etc.).

After you set up your CEO agent, it will start thinking and sending you ideas. You can see these in your inbox. For example, the CEO might suggest creating a marketing agent.

You can approve that request, and Paperclip will ask who the new agent should report to. Once approved, the new agent appears in your org chart.

You can also assign tasks. Click on any agent, choose “add task” or “create issue,” and describe what you need. The agent will work on it and send you a message when it is done.

05Results and Comparison: Paperclip vs. Multica

In the episode, Julian compares Paperclip with another tool called multica. He says he likes both, but he feels Paperclip gives you more control and feels more intuitive.

He notes that with multica it is hard to sync data from agents directly, while Paperclip syncs easily. Paperclip also seemed less buggy and more customizable. The overall test showed that Paperclip’s agents ran smoothly, followed schedules, and reported back without problems.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

To get the best results from Paperclip, keep these tips in mind:

  • Set a clear goal – your agents need one main mission so they stay aligned. You can change the goal later if needed.
  • Approve every hire – you are the boss. Never let agents create new roles without your approval.
  • Use budgets – set a limit for each agent so they stop spending once they hit it. This prevents surprise costs.
  • Check the audit log – if something goes wrong, look at the log to see what happened and why.
  • Don’t overwhelm with too many agents – start with a small team (CEO and one or two specialists) and add more as you go.
  • Reboots are safe – sessions survive restarts, so you won’t lose progress.

07Who Should Use Paperclip and Why It Matters

Paperclip is for anyone who wants to run a business with AI agents instead of doing everything manually. It is especially useful if you already use tools like Claude, OpenClaw, Hermes, or Codex and want them to work together as a team.

Instead of juggling many tabs and remembering which agent does what, Paperclip organizes everything. Tasks become tickets, conversations stay threaded, and agents never forget their assignments. This means you can focus on approving strategy rather than micromanaging each agent.

For people building an AI‑first company, Paperclip is one of the easiest ways to get started.