OpenBot Introduces Local-First Desktop Workspace for Managing Multiple AI Teammates

Overview

OpenBot is a local-first desktop workspace designed to run and coordinate persistent AI agents within a single application. The software provides dedicated workspaces, task queues, file sharing, and browser control for various underlying models and command-line interfaces.

Supported Providers and Integrations

The application supports multiple AI runtimes and interfaces, offering connection options for different providers:

• Local and CLI Integrations: Integrates with local Codex App Server, Claude Code, Grok CLI, OpenCode, Gemini, Cursor CLI, Cline CLI, Kimi Code CLI, and Hermes Agent through ACP.
• Custom Endpoints: Supports OpenAI-compatible endpoints and custom ACP agents, with automatic detection of local model servers like Ollama and LM Studio.
• Provider Management: Allows users to download or configure required CLIs, with update checks and managed runtime handling.

Key Features

• Workspace Isolation: Every agent receives its own dedicated workspace and conversation thread.
• Task Queues: Features FIFO message queues equipped with pause, resume, cancellation, and crash-safe persistence.
• Agent Collaboration: Supports agent-to-agent messaging, shared desktop channel chats with explicit task delegation, and reaction handling.
• Embedded Browser: Includes a persistent embedded browser that agents can open, inspect, and control, alongside optional Computer Use capabilities on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Security and Execution Policy

As a development preview, agents currently operate with broad execution permissions following initial launch consent. Users are advised to run only trusted agents and tasks, maintain backups, and review system security configurations before deployment.

Verification and Getting Started

To verify original specifications, installation steps, and system requirements, consult the official repository and documentation on GitHub under nightly-labs/openbot.