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Andrew Ng (Open Source Project)•July 23, 2026
OpenWorker
Open Source
AI Agent
Open Source
Productivity
Automation
### TL;DR
OpenWorker is an open-source, local-first desktop AI agent designed to execute multi-step tasks across your existing applications and files. Instead of just providing text responses, it generates tangible deliverables like finished documents, calendar updates, and Slack messages while requiring user approval for significant actions.
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Pricing
Free and open source. Users provide their own API keys for model providers or use free local models.
Cost structure
Version
0.1.6
Current release version
Hardware
An Apple Silicon Mac (macOS 12+) or a 64-bit Windows 10/11 PC, along with adequate RAM and a GPU if you plan to run fully local AI models via Ollama
Compute requirements
Category
Open Source
Licensing model
Region
United States
Primary region
Key Features
- Autonomous multi-step task execution across local files and connected apps
- Bring-your-own-model (BYOM) support for cloud providers or local execution via Ollama
- Typed risk-based approval engine for safe, controlled agent autonomy
- Native integration with Slack, HubSpot, GitHub, Notion, Calendar, and email
- Local-first architecture that prioritizes user privacy and data security
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