Maat

Maat is an open-source Model Context Protocol server that lets AI agents troubleshoot Ubuntu systems.

Maat is an open-source Model Context Protocol server and toolkit that allows AI agents to diagnose and repair Ubuntu systems safely. It runs inside a strictly confined snap with read-oriented permissions and zero network access, ensuring the kernel rather than prompts enforces restrictions. The system condenses raw logs and assigns evidence IDs to findings before presenting them to the model. Agents propose typed actions rather than running arbitrary commands, and users review and approve plans through polkit using the maatctl utility. Everything is recorded in a hash-chained audit trail to detect any tampering.

Maat at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Linux, API, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: November 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: github.com/bolesawny7/maat

Key features

Read system state from a confined snap
Turn fixes into typed, reviewable plans
Approve actions through polkit
Record steps in a hash-chained trail
Redact secrets and condense logs
Flag invented citations from models
Verify trail integrity

Use it for

Troubleshoot Ubuntu systems with AI agents
Diagnose failed services and system logs securely
Review and authorize proposed system fixes
Audit troubleshooting steps with tamper-evident trails

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