Open Dots: self-hosted open-source AI agent workspace hits 5.7k stars
matchaman11 · x · 2026-10-12
Developer Anil matcha open-sourced Open Dots, a self-hosted AI agent workspace positioned as an MIT-licensed alternative to paid agent products like OpenAI Dots, Meta Muse, Grok Bot, Claude Cowork and ChatGPT agent. Already at 5.7k stars.
- Includes chat, connectors, approval flows, and optional computer use
- Also open-sourced an email-inbox add-on letting bots handle unlimited mailboxes for free
- Author notes it's an early prototype
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