Open Cowork
Open-source desktop app for Windows and macOS that installs Claude Code, MCP tools and skills in one click with sandbox isolation.
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About Open Cowork
Open Cowork is listed in our personal agents category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Open-source desktop app for Windows and macOS that installs Claude Code, MCP tools and skills in one click with sandbox isolation. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
Open Cowork at a glance
- Category: Personal agents
- Built for: People and teams who want a ready-to-use AI product
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- Licence: MIT License (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork · 2,222 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Latest release: v3.3.1, May 23, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 20, 2026
- Official site: github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
Open Cowork FAQ
What is Open Cowork?
Open-source desktop app for Windows and macOS that installs Claude Code, MCP tools and skills in one click with sandbox isolation.
How much does Open Cowork cost?
Open Cowork's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Open Cowork open source?
Yes. Open Cowork's GitHub repository is published under the MIT License, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find Open Cowork's source code?
On GitHub at OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork, which had 2,222 stars as of Oct 21, 2026. The latest release is v3.3.1 (May 23, 2026).
What are alternatives to Open Cowork?
Similar tools include AionUi, Eigent, DeepChat, Dodaios, Cindy and TecAdRise Bot.
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