Desktop preview - early access

The open-source
Claude Work alternative.

OpenWork is a standards-first, extensible OpenCode GUI—install plugins, manage skills, and tailor workflows per project.

Install OpenWork

Native desktop builds, signed and verified. Choose your OS to get the latest release.

macOS is notarized. Windows and Linux builds are available in the release list. Browse all releases

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New desktop builds ship regularly - grab the latest release when you install.

Screenshots

Real UI from the current release.

OpenWork main interface
OpenWork: sessions, streaming output, and permission prompts.
OpenWork skill manager
Skills manager: install, import, and manage workflows.
OpenWork local and remote modes
Host mode (local) and client mode (remote server).

Principles

Built to make agentic work feel like a product, not a script.

Open by Design

No black boxes. No hosted lock-in. OpenWork runs locally on your machine and can connect to a private host when you want it.

Hyper Extensible

Built-in package manager (opkg) makes it easy to install skills and OpenCode plugins.

Non-technical Default

Originally built to help non-technical users run privileged workflows without touching a terminal or fighting config sprawl.

How It Runs

Local-first by default, remote when you need it.

Run Locally (recommended)

Easiest way to start: OpenWork runs OpenCode on your computer and connects over loopback. Great for day-to-day work.

Run Remotely (for long tasks)

Connect to an OpenCode server you host. Ideal for hours-long runs—you can close your laptop and check in from anywhere.

Requires a remote server to be set up first.

Permissioned

OpenWork surfaces OpenCode permissions with clear prompts (allow once / always / deny) for files and tool execution.

First Run Flow

Choose local vs remote, authorize the folders you want it to access, then start a session. OpenWork tracks plan + progress while you approve what matters.