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OpenWorker

OpenWorker

Open-source local-first AI coworker for files, Slack, calendar, email, and tasks.

OpenWorker

About this tool

OpenWorker is an open-source, local-first AI coworker that works across everyday tools such as files, Slack, email, calendar, CRMs, GitHub, Notion, and project management systems. Instead of only answering questions, it is designed to complete outcomes like preparing briefs, drafting follow-ups, organizing schedules, or triaging incidents. The product emphasizes user control and privacy. OpenWorker runs on the user's machine, stores passwords and tokens locally, lets users bring their own model or API keys, and asks for approval before consequential external actions such as sending an email, posting to Slack, or running a command. OpenWorker supports cloud models, open-weight providers, and local models through Ollama. It can work with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Z.AI, DeepSeek, Kimi, MiniMax, Qwen, xAI, Mistral, Together AI, Fireworks, and more, depending on user configuration. For FutureStack, OpenWorker belongs in AI Agents because it is a practical task-execution agent for everyday knowledge work. It is best for people who want a local-first assistant that can interact with real tools while keeping important actions approval-based.

Best for

Local-first AI coworker, tool access, approvals, files, Slack, email, and calendar.

Key Features

  • Open-source local-first AI coworker for everyday tasks
  • Connects files, Slack, email, calendar, CRM, GitHub, and more
  • Bring your own model keys or run local models through Ollama
  • Approval checkpoints before important external actions

Pricing summary

OpenWorker is free and open source. Users bring their own model/API keys or run local models, so costs come from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, local hardware, or other model providers.

Pricing Plans

Popular

Open Source

Use the OpenWorker app for free on your machine.

Free
  • 100% open source
  • Local-first app
  • Manual connections
  • Mac download

BYOK Models

Bring your own API keys and pay providers directly.

Custom
  • OpenAI keys
  • Anthropic keys
  • Gemini keys
  • Ollama local models

Free Account

Use optional account features for one-click connections.

Free
  • One-click connections
  • OAuth handshake
  • Slack support
  • Tokens stay local

Other pricing notes

  • Pricing checked on 2026-07-24 from OpenWorker official site.
  • OpenWorker says the app is open source and free.
  • Users pay model providers directly when using cloud API keys.
Pricing last checked: July 2026Official pricing page

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Open source and local-first by design
  • Approval checkpoints reduce risk for external actions
  • BYOK and local model support give users flexibility
  • Connects to practical work tools, not just chat
  • Good fit for privacy-conscious agent workflows

Cons

  • Mac-first today, with Windows marked as coming soon
  • Requires users to manage model keys or local models
  • Tool permissions still need careful setup
  • Advanced workflows may need manual configuration
  • Open-source projects can require more hands-on maintenance

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