OpenWorker
Officially recommendedOpen-source desktop AI assistant that delivers real work output
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Installer for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs (.dmg)
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About OpenWorker
OpenWorker is an open-source desktop AI collaboration assistant released under the MIT license. It runs on your computer, breaks tasks down into steps, and executes them sequentially to deliver complete documents, reports, or web pages—not just chat advice. OpenWorker is local-first, with data stored on your machine by default. You can bring your own model API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or run fully local via Ollama. It integrates with 25+ common tools (Slack, GitHub, Jira, Notion, Gmail, etc.) and supports scheduled automation. It is currently in public beta, with installers for macOS (Apple Silicon) and Windows (x64).
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Risk notice
This is currently a public beta version; features may be unstable or change significantly. The Windows installer is not yet code-signed and SmartScreen will warn you—the developers say signing is in progress; the macOS version is signed and notarized. Be mindful of authorization scopes when using connectors and automation actions.
Who it's for
- Office workers who want AI to directly produce complete documents, reports, or spreadsheets, rather than just chat suggestions
- Developers who care about data privacy and want to use their own model API keys or local models
- Small teams that need to trigger tasks and receive results from Slack or other commonly used tools
- Early adopters who are willing to try a beta version and provide feedback
Who it's not for
- Production users who require strict stability guarantees or official technical support
- Users who don't want to configure any model API keys and expect to use it out of the box
- Users on Linux or Intel Macs (currently only macOS arm64 and Windows x64 installers are available)
Install guide
macOS (Apple Silicon)
- Download
OpenWorker_0.1.7_aarch64.dmg(recommended; alternatively, chooseOpenWorker-macos-arm64.dmg). - Open the DMG file and drag OpenWorker into the Applications folder.
- First run: If the system says "cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer," right-click the app and choose "Open," or go to System Settings → Privacy & Security to allow it. If it still won't open, run
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OpenWorker.appin Terminal. - The macOS version is signed and notarized and supports automatic updates.
Windows 10/11 (x64)
- Download
OpenWorker_0.1.7_x64-setup.exe(recommended) orOpenWorker_0.1.7_x64_en-US.msi. - Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete installation.
- The Windows installer is not yet code-signed, so SmartScreen will show a warning; click "Run anyway" to continue (official signing is in progress).
- After first launch, add your model API key in the app settings (or configure local Ollama) to get started.
Note: The repository also provides.sigsignature files (e.g.,OpenWorker-macos-arm64.app.tar.gz.sig) for advanced users to verify download integrity.
FAQ
Is OpenWorker free?
Yes. OpenWorker is open-source under the MIT license, so you can download and use it for free. However, you need to use your own model API key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) or run local models via Ollama.
Which operating systems are supported?
Currently, installers are provided for macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon) and Windows 10/11 (x64). Linux, Intel Mac, and Windows ARM are not supported yet.
Do I need to log in or register to use it?
No. The README states that you can use the app without logging in; connectors can be configured with manually created credentials or API keys.
How do I update OpenWorker?
The app has a built-in auto-update mechanism. The macOS version is signed and supports auto-updates; the Windows version also self-updates. When a new release is available, you can get it via the installer or auto-update.
Will my data be sent to the cloud?
OpenWorker is local-first. The agent loop, conversations, connector tokens, and model keys are stored locally on your device. Data is only transmitted through the model and integrations you choose; the only cloud component is a small service used for OAuth handshakes.