Introducing Mole, an open-source deep-research agent designed to address common issues with AI-driven research, such as uncontrolled spending, source verification, and data privacy.

Mole enforces a strict budget for all model calls, ensuring no overspending. Each claim made in its answers is directly linked to a verified quote from the source material. Crucially, for local data analysis, Mole processes information like CSV files directly on your machine, preventing your data from leaving your system.

It supports various LLMs, including coding agents and local models, and offers flexible installation options. Mole can operate in a standard research mode, a dataset-building mode, or analyze local data files by generating SQL queries based on model suggestions, with only aggregated results leaving the local environment.

The tool aims to provide reliable, cost-controlled, and privacy-aware AI research capabilities, distinguishing itself from standard chat interfaces with its enforced budget, verified quotes, and local data handling.