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Open-source desktop AI agent by NetEase Youdao that runs office tasks on your local files and takes commands via IM apps like WeChat and Feishu.

Open-source alternative to:Microsoft CopilotChatGPT Desktop

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What is it?

LobsterAI is a desktop AI agent built for everyday office work. It can operate on local files, terminal commands, browser workflows, documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks, and it asks for approval before sensitive actions such as file operations, shell commands, or network access.

The app separates a product and session layer (Cowork) from the OpenClaw runtime that executes agent tasks. Sessions, permissions, artifacts, custom agents, and memory are stored locally in SQLite and workspace files. Users can connect MCP servers, schedule recurring jobs such as daily digests or weekly reports, and reach the desktop agent from WeChat, WeCom, DingTalk, Feishu/Lark, Telegram, Discord, and other chat platforms.

The project ships with 28 built-in skills covering web search, Word, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, PDF, browser automation, and image or video generation. It runs on macOS and Windows, is built with Electron, React, and TypeScript, and is released under the MIT license.

Key features

  • 01Runs tasks on local files, terminal, browser, and office documents with approval for sensitive actions.
  • 02Lets you create custom agents with their own model, skills, working directory, and IM bindings.
  • 03Includes 28 built-in skills for search, documents, spreadsheets, slides, PDF, and video generation.
  • 04Connects external tools through Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
  • 05Schedules recurring tasks such as news digests and inbox summaries.
  • 06Receives commands from WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk, Telegram and other IM platforms.

Use cases

  • Analyzing local Excel or CSV files and building dashboards or summaries.
  • Researching a topic and turning findings into a presentation.
  • Running recurring daily checks such as ad spend or website monitoring.
  • Sending a desktop agent commands from a phone through a chat app.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/netease-youdao/LobsterAI.git
  2. 2

    Enter the project folder and install dependencies

    cd LobsterAI && npm install
  3. 3

    Start the first development run

    npm run electron:dev:openclaw

Things to know

  • Supports only macOS and Windows.
  • Running from source requires Node.js 24 and pnpm, and builds an OpenClaw runtime on first run.
  • Some features need external accounts or API keys for IM platforms and models.

Topics

#ai-agent#desktop-app#electron#office-automation#mcp#llm#automation#productivity#agent#ai-assistant

FAQ

What is LobsterAI?
Open-source desktop AI agent by NetEase Youdao that runs office tasks on your local files and takes commands via IM apps like WeChat and Feishu. LobsterAI is a desktop AI agent built for everyday office work. It can operate on local files, terminal commands, browser workflows, documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks, and it asks for approval before sensitive actions such as file operations, shell commands, or network access.
Is LobsterAI free to use? What license does it have?
LobsterAI is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is LobsterAI still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to LobsterAI was on Oct 21, 2026.
What can I use LobsterAI for?
Analyzing local Excel or CSV files and building dashboards or summaries. Researching a topic and turning findings into a presentation. Running recurring daily checks such as ad spend or website monitoring. Sending a desktop agent commands from a phone through a chat app.
How do I install LobsterAI?
Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/netease-youdao/LobsterAI.git Enter the project folder and install dependencies: cd LobsterAI && npm install Start the first development run: npm run electron:dev:openclaw
Where can I get LobsterAI?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/netease-youdao/LobsterAI

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