Open-source OpenDots chases OpenAI's Dots: self-hosted always-on AI coworkers
FinanceYF5 · x · 2026-10-02
Right after OpenAI shipped Dots, an open-source counterpart called OpenDots emerged, built on CopilotKit and AG-UI.
- Self-hostable, always-on AI coworkers that work with ANY agent harness
- Computer use: browser, terminal, and files
- Connects agents to Slack and Teams; includes project Spaces, voice calls, web and mobile
The author argues AI coworkers are shifting from closed products to freely deployable infrastructure.
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