openwork

Name: openwork
Author: LiamFuller07

LiamFuller07 January 14, 2026

7 copies 0 downloads

Open-source alternative to Claude Cowork - Universal AI agent platform for completing tasks with AI. Model-agnostic (Claude, Gemini, OpenAI, Ollama), plan-mode by default, sandboxed file ops, browser automation.

OpenWork

AI-powered task automation for everyone

Complete tasks like developers use Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI - but with a friendly interface designed for non-technical users.

Quick Start | Features | Documentation | Contributing

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Why OpenWork?

Problem: Powerful AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI are built for developers. Non-technical users miss out on AI-powered task automation.

Solution: OpenWork brings the same power to everyone through a simple desktop app.

Feature	Gemini Cowork	OpenWork
License	Proprietary	MIT (Open Source)
Price	$200/month	Free
Models	Gemini only	Any provider (Gemini, GPT, Gemini, Local)
Self-hosting	No	Yes
Customization	Limited	Full source access

Quick Start

Get running in under 2 minutes:

Prerequisites

Node.js 20+
pnpm 9+ (npm install -g pnpm)
API key from any provider (or use Ollama for free local models)

Install and Run

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/openwork-ai/openwork.git
cd openwork

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Set up your API keys
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and add at least one API key

# Launch the app
pnpm dev:desktop

First Task

Select a folder - Choose where OpenWork can read/write files
Pick a provider - Gemini, Gemini, O

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