Openwork is an open source AI desktop agent that automates file management, document creation, and browser tasks locally on your machine. Bring your own API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI) or run local models via Ollama.
Runs locally on your machine. Bring your own API keys or local models. MIT licensed.
Download Openwork for Mac (Apple Silicon) · Openwork website · Openwork blog · Openwork releases
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| 📁 File Management | ✍️ Document Writing | 🔗 Tool Connections |
| Sort, rename, and move files based on content or rules you give it | Prompt it to write, summarize, or rewrite documents | Works with Notion, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more (through local APIs) |
| ⚙️ Custom Skills | 🛡️ Full Control | |
| Define repeatable workflows, save them as skills | You approve every action. You can see logs. You can stop it anytime. |
- Clean up messy folders by project, file type, or date
- Draft, summarize, and rewrite docs, reports, and meeting notes
- Automate browser workflows like research and form entry
- Generate weekly updates from files and notes
- Prepare meeting materials from docs and calendars
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- xAI
- Ollama (local models)
Openwork runs locally on your machine. Your files stay on your device, and you choose which folders it can access.
- macOS (Apple Silicon)
- Windows support coming soon
Takes 2 minutes to set up.
| Step | Action | Details |
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| 1 | Install the App | Download the DMG and drag it into Applications |
| 2 | Connect Your AI | Use your own OpenAI or Anthropic API key, or Ollama. No subscriptions. |
| 3 | Give It Access | Choose which folders it can see. You stay in control. |
| 4 | Start Working | Ask it to summarize a doc, clean a folder, or create a report. You approve everything. |
A quick look at Openwork on macOS, plus a short demo video.
Does Openwork run locally?
Yes. Openwork runs locally on your machine and you control which folders it can access.
Do I need an API key?
You can use your own API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI) or run local models via Ollama.
Is Openwork free?
Yes. Openwork is open source and MIT licensed.
Which platforms are supported?
macOS (Apple Silicon) is available now. Windows support is coming soon.
pnpm install
pnpm devThat's it.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20+
- pnpm 9+
All Commands
| Command | Description |
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pnpm dev |
Run desktop app in dev mode |
pnpm dev:clean |
Dev mode with clean start |
pnpm build |
Build all workspaces |
pnpm build:desktop |
Build desktop app only |
pnpm lint |
TypeScript checks |
pnpm typecheck |
Type validation |
pnpm -F @accomplish/desktop test:e2e |
Playwright E2E tests |
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description |
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CLEAN_START=1 |
Clear all stored data on app start |
E2E_SKIP_AUTH=1 |
Skip onboarding flow (for testing) |
Architecture
apps/
desktop/ # Electron app (main + preload + renderer)
packages/
shared/ # Shared TypeScript types
The desktop app uses Electron with a React UI bundled via Vite. The main process spawns OpenCode CLI using node-pty to execute tasks. API keys are stored securely in the OS keychain.
See CLAUDE.md for detailed architecture documentation.
Contributions welcome! Feel free to open a PR.
# Fork → Clone → Branch → Commit → Push → PR
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
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MIT License · Built by Accomplish
Keywords: AI agent, AI desktop agent, desktop automation, file management, document creation, browser automation, local-first, macOS, privacy-first, open source, Electron, computer use, AI assistant, workflow automation, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Claude, GPT-4, Ollama