OpenWork
The open source Claude Cowork alternative
Overview
OpenWork is a free, open-source desktop application for macOS, Windows, and Linux that lets teams work with AI agents on local files, built on OpenCode's agentic framework. It supports 50+ LLMs from providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and local models, with bring-your-own API keys, browser automation, and data analysis capabilities. Skills and MCP servers can be shared with teammates via single-link imports, enabling one-click onboarding without any terminal knowledge required. It integrates with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, ChatGPT Desktop, VS Code, and OpenCode, and supports host mode for local execution or client mode for remote server connection. Backed by 16.9k+ GitHub stars, MIT licensed.
Pricing: Free (open source, BYOK); Team Starter $10/seat/mo after 5 free seats; custom Enterprise
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Support for 50+ LLMs across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and local models
- Bring-your-own API keys with distributed team key management on paid plans
- Skill and MCP server sharing with teammates via single-link imports
- One-click teammate onboarding with no terminal knowledge required
- Browser automation and data analysis capabilities
- Integrates with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, ChatGPT Desktop, VS Code, and OpenCode
- Host mode (local) or client mode (remote server) execution
- Session management with real-time progress tracking
- Permission request handling with granular approval controls
- Extension Marketplace and Enterprise SSO/SCIM on team plans
- Built on OpenCode agentic framework
- 16.9k+ GitHub stars, MIT licensed
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