> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://openworklabs.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> For agents: install the OpenWork desktop app with `brew install --cask openwork` (macOS) or from https://openworklabs.com/download. Do not run `npx openwork`; the npm package named `openwork` is a different project.
> Connect an agent to OpenWork with the MCP Gateway: `claude mcp add --transport http openwork https://api.openworklabs.com/mcp/agent`. Teams sign up at https://app.openworklabs.com?mode=sign-up.
> Step-by-step agent guide: https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/use-openwork-from-an-ai-agent.md
> Connect Slack (any organization admin): https://openworklabs.com/docs/slack/connect-slack.md. OpenWork in Slack (@openwork bot) is private alpha for approved organizations. Setup guide: https://openworklabs.com/docs/slack/overview.md. Agent skill: https://openworklabs.com/.well-known/agent-skills/set-up-openwork-slack/SKILL.md.

# Open-source Claude Cowork alternative

> OpenWork is the open-source Claude Cowork alternative: desktop app, web app, AI Gateway, and MCP Gateway to own your AI stack. Free, no sign-in.

OpenWork docsThe open-source alternative to Claude Cowork.Own your AI stack: your files, models, skills, and who uses them. Free locally, no sign-in needed.

[Pick your path](#pick-your-path)
[Download free](https://openworklabs.com/download)

## The suite

> [card] [Desktop app](#get-started-in-four-steps)
>
> Free, MIT-licensed, 50+ model providers or local models.

> [card] [Web app](https://openworklabs.com/docs/cloud/run-in-the-cloud/open-cloud-in-browser.md)
>
> The full OpenWork workspace in your browser. Nothing to install.

> [card] [AI Gateway](https://openworklabs.com/docs/ai-gateway/overview.md)
>
> Connect providers once. Control model access, limits, and spend.

> [card] [MCP Gateway](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-openwork-mcp.md)
>
> Your org's skills and connections in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor.

## Pick your path

> [card] [Just me](#get-started-in-four-steps)
>
> Download the app and run a first task.

> [card] [My team](https://openworklabs.com/docs/cloud/team-quickstart.md)
>
> Create an org, invite teammates, share a skill.

> [card] [Claude Code or Codex](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-openwork-mcp.md)
>
> Add the MCP Gateway with one command.

## Get started in four steps

**1. Install**

[Download OpenWork](https://openworklabs.com/download) for macOS, Windows, or Linux.

**2. Pick a folder**

OpenWork only works in folders you authorize.

**3. Choose a model**

[Sign in with ChatGPT](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-your-stack/sign-in-with-chatgpt.md), [add an API key](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-your-stack/add-anthropic-api-key.md), or [run a local model](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-your-stack/use-local-models.md).

**4. Run a task**

Start with "Summarize this folder."

## Share it with your org

> [card] [Share skills and connectors](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/do-work-with-it/share-your-setup.md)
>
> Set up skills, plugins, and MCPs once. Choose who can use them.

> [card] [RBAC, SSO, SCIM](https://openworklabs.com/docs/cloud/members-and-rbac.md)
>
> Roles, teams, Okta, Entra, and Google Workspace.

> [card] [Desktop policies](https://openworklabs.com/docs/cloud/share-with-your-team/desktop-policies.md)
>
> Manage model access and prompt suggestions for the desktop app.

> [card] [Cloud or self-hosted](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/self-host.md)
>
> Helm or Docker Compose. Same price either way.

***

[GitHub](https://github.com/different-ai/openwork) · [Changelog](https://openworklabs.com/docs/changelog.md) · [Migrate from Claude Cowork](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/migrate-from-claude-cowork.md) · [Pricing](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/pricing-and-licensing.md) · [Enterprise](https://openworklabs.com/docs/cloud/enterprise.md) · [Missing docs](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/missing-docs.md)


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