OpenWork: Open-Source Claude Cowork Alternative Hits 24k Stars
alex_verem · x · 2026-10-12
Developer alexverem introduces OpenWork, an open-source alternative to Claude Cowork that runs AI agents on your own files and machine.
- Works with any model, including locally hosted ones
- Powered by opencode; the GitHub repo has reached 24k stars and 2.4k forks with 5,865 commits
- Positioned as "AI agents that work on your files, on your machine"
A companion project, openGym, replaces paid gym apps with 1,324 exercises, guided workouts and an AI coach, keeping training history on your own server.
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