OpenYak – An open-source Cowork that runs any model and owns your filesystem
OpenYak is an open-source desktop AI assistant that runs entirely on your machine, allowing users to manage files, analyze data, and automate workflows without cloud uploads. Supporting over 100 AI models, it offers a private and powerful solution for modern office productivity.
Your local AI agent — private, powerful, personal.
OpenYak is an open-source desktop AI assistant that runs entirely on your machine.
Manage files, analyze data, draft documents, and automate office workflows — all without uploading anything to the cloud.
Office Automation — Batch rename, sort, and clean up files across folders with auditable change logs. No more manual filing.
Data Analysis — Parse spreadsheets, CSVs, and documents locally. Spot anomalies, track trends, and export decision-ready reports — without uploading a single file.
Content & Writing — Turn rough notes into polished documents. Draft memos, policy updates, and professional communications in a consistent company tone.
Team Operations — Merge notes from PDFs, DOCX, and CSVs into structured briefings. Auto-extract action items, assign owners, and track deadlines.
IM Integration — Connect 8+ messaging platforms — WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Slack, Feishu, Signal, iMessage — through OpenClaw. Let your AI assistant receive and reply to messages across all your channels from one place.
Automations — Schedule recurring tasks with cron-based triggers. Daily data digests, weekly reports, automated file cleanup — set it once and let Yak handle it.
Remote Workflows — Start on your desktop, continue on your phone. One-click secure tunnel with QR code access from any device.
100% Local-First— Your data stays on your machine. No cloud storage, no telemetry. Every conversation is yours alone.100+ AI Models— Access the latest models through OpenRouter — Claude Opus 4.6 & Sonnet 4.6, DeepSeek V3.2, Gemini 3 Flash, GPT-4.1, MiniMax M2.5, Step 3.5 Flash, MiMo-V2-Pro, and more.20+ BYOK Providers— Bring your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, DeepSeek, Mistral, xAI, and more — including Chinese providers like Qwen, Kimi, MiniMax, and ZhiPu.ChatGPT Subscription— Already paying for ChatGPT? Connect your ChatGPT subscription directly — no extra API costs.20+ Built-in Tools— File read/write/edit, bash execution, glob/grep search, web fetch, long-term memory, and more.7 Agent Modes— Specialized agents for building, planning, exploring, and more — with multi-step tool calling and sub-agent nesting.Long-term Memory— Yak remembers your preferences, work context, and key facts across conversations. Your memory, stored locally.MCP Connectors— Integrate external tools and services via Model Context Protocol. Connect to any MCP-compatible server.Free to Start— 1M tokens/week on free models. Pay-as-you-go at OpenRouter prices with zero markup. Or bring your own API key.
Downloadthe installer for Windows or macOSConnect a model— use free models instantly, top up for premium models, bring your own API key from 20+ providers, or run locally via OllamaStart working— manage files, analyze local data, and generate office-ready outputs
Looking for technical details, project structure, or development setup? See frontend/README.md and backend/README.md.
Source: Hacker News
