open-cowork MCP Client

Use This MCP client To

Turn a folder of documents into a slide presentation Clean up and organize a messy folder of files Build a spreadsheet from scattered data automatically Generate a Word document or PDF from my notes Control other apps on my computer through simple chat messages Get updates and give instructions from Slack or Feishu Switch between different AI models for different tasks

README

🚀 Open Cowork: Your Personal AI Agent Desktop App

• Open Source Claude Cowork • One-Click Install

中文文档 • Features • Demo • Downloads • Quick Start • Skills Library

Platform License Node.js

Open Cowork is a free, open-source AI agent desktop application for Windows and macOS. It wraps Claude Code, OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, and other AI models into a user-friendly GUI with one-click installation — no coding required. Key capabilities include VM-level sandbox isolation (WSL2 on Windows, Lima on macOS), a built-in Skills system for generating PPTX, DOCX, XLSX, and PDF documents, MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration for connecting to browsers, Notion, and other desktop apps, GUI automation via computer use, and remote control through Feishu (Lark) and Slack. Open Cowork is the open-source implementation of Claude Cowork, designed to make AI-powered desktop automation accessible to everyone.

📖 Introduction

Open Cowork is an open-source implementation of Claude Cowork, with one-click installers for Windows and macOS—no coding required.

It provides a sandboxed workspace where AI can manage files, generate professional outputs (PPTX, DOCX, XLSX, etc.) through our built-in Skills system, and connect to desktop apps via MCP (browser, Notion, etc.) for better collaboration.

Warning

Disclaimer: Open Cowork is an AI collaboration tool. Please exercise caution with its operations, especially when authorizing file modifications or deletions. We support VM-based sandbox isolation, but some operations may still carry risks.

open-cowork FAQ

Can I use this to turn a pile of files into a presentation?

Yes — its built-in Skills system can read through the documents in your workspace folder and put together a PowerPoint, Word document, or Excel spreadsheet for you.

Can I use this to organize a messy folder?

Yes — you can ask it to read, sort, rename, and clean up the files in your chosen workspace folder, and it handles the work for you.

Do I need an account or an API key to use this?

Yes. You'll need to sign in with an API key from an AI provider such as Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini, since the app itself doesn't include a model.

Which computers does this run on?

It's a desktop app built for Windows and macOS, with installers you download and run directly on your computer.

Do I need to know how to code to use it?

No. It installs with a single click on macOS through Homebrew, or by downloading and running an installer, and you interact with it entirely through chat.

Is it safe to let an AI assistant work on my files?

The app keeps its work inside an isolated, protected area of your computer, so changes stay contained to the folder you choose, though it's still smart to keep backups and review anything before approving deletions.

Can I get updates or give it commands from my phone?

Yes — you can connect it to Feishu or Slack and send instructions or receive updates from those apps instead of sitting at your computer.

Can I control other programs on my computer with it?

Yes — it can operate the on-screen controls of other desktop apps for you, similar to how a person would click and type.