paperclip

The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work

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How OpenTelemetry Tracing Is Configured in Paperclip and Which Spans Are Auto-Instrumented

Configure OpenTelemetry tracing in Paperclip for HTTP, PostgreSQL, and custom spans. Discover which spans are auto-instrumented to enhance observability.

internals
Aug 18, 2026
How to Disable Telemetry Collection in Paperclip and What Data Is Collected

Disable Paperclip telemetry collection by setting telemetry.enabled false in paperclip.yaml. Learn what data is collected and protect your privacy.

how-to-guide
Aug 18, 2026
How Paperclip Handles Secret Scrubbing and Collision During Company Import and Export

Learn how Paperclip's import export handles secret scrubbing and collision using its manifest-based architecture to secure your data and prevent overwrites.

how-to-guide
Aug 18, 2026
How to Create a Custom Agent Adapter for a New Runtime or CLI Tool in Paperclip

Learn how to create a custom agent adapter in Paperclip for new runtimes or CLI tools by registering adapter types, implementing session codecs, and wiring the execute function into the server.

how-to-guide
Aug 18, 2026
Execution Semantics for Task Recovery and Watchdog Verification in Paperclip

Discover Paperclip's task recovery and watchdog verification. Learn about its two-phase execution model, fingerprint-based change detection, and safety checks for robust agent management.

internals
Aug 18, 2026
How Scheduled Routines with Cron Triggers Wake Paperclip Agents and Create Tracked Issues

Learn how Paperclip uses cron triggers and its scheduler loop to wake agents and create tracked issues for automated workflows. Discover efficient scheduled automation.

how-to-guide
Aug 18, 2026
How Paperclip Tracks Costs by Aggregating Token Usage: A Deep Dive into the ACP Pipeline

Discover how Paperclip tracks costs by aggregating token usage at the AI agent runtime. Learn about its ACP pipeline for cost tracking, dashboards, and billing.

deep-dive
Aug 18, 2026
How to Integrate MCP Servers with the Paperclip Tool Gateway and Access Governance

Securely integrate MCP servers with Paperclip's Tool Gateway. Enforce access controls, use token authentication, and leverage audit logging for robust access governance.

how-to-guide
Aug 18, 2026
Paperclip Deployment Modes Explained: `local_trusted`, `authenticated`, and `private/public` Configuration

Understand Paperclip deployment modes local_trusted, authenticated, and private/public. Choose the right security for your project from solo dev to public SaaS.

deep-dive
Aug 18, 2026
How Paperclip Propagates Goal Hierarchy Context to Agents

Discover how Paperclip propagates goal hierarchy context to agents via a scoped ctx.goals service and RPC host injection. Learn about parent-child relationships.

internals
Aug 18, 2026
How to Configure Paperclip Secrets Management with Scoped Access per Agent

Secure your Paperclip secrets with scoped access per agent. Learn how to configure explicit bindings for enhanced security and control over your sensitive data.

how-to-guide
Aug 18, 2026
How Paperclip Org-Chart Hierarchy Uses `reportsTo` and Role Permissions

Understand the Paperclip org chart hierarchy using reportsTo and role permissions. Discover how Paperclip manages reporting relationships and fallback authority.

how-to-guide
Aug 18, 2026
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