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Active·★ 333·MIT·Updated 2026-05-28
★ Multi-Agent★ API Integration

Operating System for your personal AI Agents with Security-first approach. Multi-channel (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage), multi-provider (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Ollama), fully self-hosted.

CoWork OS is a local-first, security-hardened AI operating system designed for production workflows. It offers 34 LLM providers, 17 messaging channels, 138 built-in skills, and a robust automation runtime with persistent memory and knowledge graph. The system emphasizes data privacy, running locally with no telemetry, and supports multi-agent collaboration and enterprise integrations.

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$ Install
$ npm install -g cowork-os && cowork-os
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01Local-first and security-hardened architecture with encryption and sandboxed execution
02138 built-in skills covering code review, web scraping, document editing, image generation, and more
0317 messaging channels (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, etc.) for omnichannel AI access
04Enterprise-grade security with approval workflows, guardrails, and SOC 2-level compliance
05Persistent memory system with knowledge graph, learning from user interactions, and proactive context compaction
02

Compatibility

macOS
macOS native app
Verified via docs
Windows
Windows native app
Verified via docs
03

Quick start

1
$ npm install -g cowork-os
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$ cowork-os
04

Use cases

↳Automate routine work tasks such as email triage, report generation, and file organization
↳Build and manage zero-human company operations with autonomous agents and mission control
↳Collaborate with AI agents across multiple teams and integrate with CRM, support, and analytics tools
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Comments

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  • C
    Casey PatelMay 7, 2026

    Multi-agent coordination with access controls is the right model for sensitive workflows.

  • J
    Justice NguyenApr 6, 2026

    Good for personal automation setups where agent permissions need to be managed.

  • S
    Sasha JohnsonApr 3, 2026

    Security-first OS for personal AI agents is a principled design choice.

  • L
    Lane HarrisMar 23, 2026

    Open-source foundation means you can audit what your agents are doing.

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