OpenWork
Agentic development environmentsDifferent AI
OpenWork is a free, open-source desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux where agents built on OpenCode work on your own files with any model.
- Open source (MIT)
- Desktop app
- Any model
- Team skill sharing
At a glance
OpenWork is in the directory but not on our ranked shortlists, and we have no traction figure for it yet.
Key facts
As of Nov 12, 2026
- Who it's for
- Teams that want an open Cowork alternative with shared skills and MCP servers and any model provider.
- What does it do?
- A desktop app built on OpenCode where AI agents do real work on your own files. Teams share skills and MCP servers, and one OpenWork MCP lets Codex, Claude Code or Cursor reuse the same skills and connected services.
- What does it cost?
- Free. The desktop app is MIT licensed and needs no OpenWork account locally. You bring your own API key, ChatGPT sign-in or a local model.
- Where does it run?
- Desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux with files kept local. Cloud is optional, and the team control plane can be self-hosted.
- Which models does it work with?
- 50+ providers, your own API keys, or local models through Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible server. Skills, Claude-compatible plugins and MCP servers carry over from Claude Cowork.
- Who makes it?
- Different AI (GitHub org different-ai), building on the OpenCode project.
Common questions
What is OpenWork?
OpenWork is a free, open-source desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux where agents built on OpenCode work on your own files with any model.
Who is OpenWork for?
Teams that want an open Cowork alternative with shared skills and MCP servers and any model provider.
How much does OpenWork cost?
Free. The desktop app is MIT licensed and needs no OpenWork account locally. You bring your own API key, ChatGPT sign-in or a local model. Checked against the vendor's pages on Nov 12, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm before you decide.
Does OpenWork run locally or in the cloud?
OpenWork runs in the vendor's cloud. You use it through chat apps and an API.
What are alternatives to OpenWork?
See the Agentic development environments shortlist for the other options.
Compare OpenWork
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