Run independent AI agents in a shared desktop workspace
If you want to run multiple AI tools simultaneously without them interfering with each other while allowing them to exchange files and information, this tool is suitable. OpenBot is a local-first workspace that runs various AI agents, such as Codex, Claude, and Grok, as independent sessions within a single desktop app and manages message passing and file sharing between them.
Cautions for the development preview
OpenBot is currently a development preview version where agents perform file reading and writing, command execution, network usage, and browser control without individual confirmation. This is because danger-full-access and approvalPolicy: never are applied as default values in the initial setup. Therefore, you should only run trusted agents and tasks, back up important data, and review security settings before use.
Independent workspaces and collaboration features
Each agent has an independent session and local workspace that can be created or edited via prompts. Agents can send messages, reactions, images, and files to each other, and in shared channels, you can designate a single task owner and perform controls such as delegation, stopping, reassignment, and archiving. It also includes a built-in browser that agents can directly view and control, enabling web-based tasks.
Supported platforms and installation
It supports macOS 13 or later (Apple silicon or Intel), Windows 10 or later (x64), and Linux (x64 or arm64 AppImage). For macOS and Windows, you can download and install the installer from GitHub Releases, while for Linux, you grant execute permissions to the AppImage file and run it. On Ubuntu 23.10 or later or Debian 13, you must install an AppArmor profile, and it is safer not to run it with the --no-sandbox option. Nix users can install it via a flake.
Local-first but not offline-only
OpenBot has a local-first structure where data is stored locally, but it does not operate completely offline. Codex connects to OpenAI servers, Claude to Anthropic, and Grok to xAI, and visited web pages or installed plugins may also use the network. Therefore, it must be used in an environment with an internet connection, and the terms of service of each provider apply to login and data processing.
Points to check before use
Since this tool allows agents to access the system with high privileges, special caution is required in environments containing sensitive files or commands. Windows users should verify that the latest release is code-signed, and Linux users should be aware that remote desktop works only in X11 sessions and is not supported on Wayland. Additionally, some providers such as Gemini, Cursor, and Cline require separate subscriptions or API keys, and you must meet each provider's conditions.
