Science & Tech · AI · 2 hrs ago

OpenWork offers a free, open-source alternative to Claude Cowork

OpenWork is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux that can carry out AI tasks on folders a user authorizes.

It is presented as an alternative to Claude Cowork, which runs on Anthropic's models and is subject to Anthropic's usage limits.

OpenWork is built on OpenCode, an open-source coding agent, but adds a desktop interface for people who do not want to work in a terminal.

It supports models from more than 50 providers, including Anthropic and OpenAI, as well as local models through Ollama or LM Studio.

In desktop mode, files stay on the user's computer, and local models can work without an internet connection once downloaded.

Smaller local models may have trouble using tools reliably, so the app's creator suggests using a cloud model for longer or more demanding tasks.

OpenWork also uses the same skill format as Claude Cowork and Claude Code, and offers a migration prompt for moving plugins and skills.

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XDA · 2 hrs ago