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Open-source Windows and macOS desktop app that wraps Claude Code and other AI models in a GUI, with MCP tools, Skills and sandboxed execution.

Open-source alternative to:Claude Cowork

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What is it?

Open Cowork is a desktop AI agent app for Windows and macOS, written in TypeScript on Electron. It wraps Claude Code and other models, including OpenAI-compatible APIs, Gemini, DeepSeek, GLM, MiniMax and Kimi, in a graphical interface with one-click installers, so users can run an agent against a chosen workspace folder without using a terminal.

The agent can read, write and organize files inside the workspace and generate PPTX, DOCX, XLSX and PDF documents through built-in Skills. Users can add or delete custom Skills. MCP connectors extend it to browsers, Notion and other desktop apps, and it supports GUI operation and remote control through Feishu (Lark) and Slack.

Security is handled in layers: file operations are restricted to the workspace on all platforms, and commands can be routed into a WSL2 VM on Windows or a Lima VM on macOS when those are available. The project is MIT licensed, and Linux currently requires building from source.

Key features

  • 01One-click installers for Windows and macOS, plus a Homebrew cask on macOS.
  • 02Supports Claude, OpenAI-compatible APIs and several Chinese models with configurable base URLs.
  • 03Built-in Skills for PPTX, DOCX, PDF and XLSX, with support for custom Skills.
  • 04MCP connectors for browsers, Notion and other desktop apps.
  • 05Commands can run in a WSL2 (Windows) or Lima (macOS) VM, with file access limited to the chosen workspace.
  • 06Remote control through Feishu (Lark) and Slack.

Use cases

  • Turning a folder of CSV or spreadsheet files into a PowerPoint summary without writing code.
  • Batch organizing and cleaning up files in a chosen workspace.
  • Running an AI agent that drives desktop GUI applications.
  • Triggering agent tasks remotely from a Feishu or Slack chat.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install via Homebrew (macOS)

    brew tap OpenCoworkAI/tap && brew install --cask --no-quarantine open-cowork
  2. 2

    Or download the installer (.exe for Windows, .dmg for macOS) from the Releases page

  3. 3

    Get an API key and configure Base URL and model in Settings

  4. 4

    Select a workspace folder and enter a prompt

Things to know

  • Only Windows and macOS are supported; Linux support is planned but not available.
  • Full sandbox isolation requires WSL2 on Windows or Lima on macOS, which you must set up yourself.
  • An API key from a model provider is required to run the agent.

In collections

Claude Code tools, skills & pluginsOpen-source AI agent frameworks & appsAI coding assistants & agentsMCP serversDesktop GUI apps & toolkitsOpen-source personal AI agents

Topics

#ai-agent#claude-code#mcp#desktop-app#electron#multi-model#sandbox#personal-agent#ai-coding#ai-tools

FAQ

What is open-cowork?
Open-source Windows and macOS desktop app that wraps Claude Code and other AI models in a GUI, with MCP tools, Skills and sandboxed execution. Open Cowork is a desktop AI agent app for Windows and macOS, written in TypeScript on Electron. It wraps Claude Code and other models, including OpenAI-compatible APIs, Gemini, DeepSeek, GLM, MiniMax and Kimi, in a graphical interface with one-click installers, so users can run an agent against a chosen workspace folder without using a terminal.
Is open-cowork free to use? What license does it have?
open-cowork is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is open-cowork still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to open-cowork was on Oct 20, 2026.
What can I use open-cowork for?
Turning a folder of CSV or spreadsheet files into a PowerPoint summary without writing code. Batch organizing and cleaning up files in a chosen workspace. Running an AI agent that drives desktop GUI applications. Triggering agent tasks remotely from a Feishu or Slack chat.
How do I install open-cowork?
Install via Homebrew (macOS): brew tap OpenCoworkAI/tap && brew install --cask --no-quarantine open-cowork Or download the installer (.exe for Windows, .dmg for macOS) from the Releases page Get an API key and configure Base URL and model in Settings Select a workspace folder and enter a prompt
Where can I get open-cowork?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork

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