different-ai/openwork

Project overview

By combining a cross-platform desktop workspace with a remote MCP server that exposes skills and plugins to any compatible agent through standard search and execution tools, openwork addresses the difficulty of sharing AI capabilities across different agents, teammates, and machines by providing a centralized workspace.

Deployment

Refer to project documentation

License

License pending

Best for

• Developers who want a centralized desktop workspace and MCP server for managing and sharing AI capabilities across multiple compatible agents.
• Teams and organizations that need an admin interface to manage capabilities, access, and connections.
• Users of MCP-compatible agents such as Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, or any MCP client who want to search for and execute shared skills and plugins.

Key capabilities

• A dedicated workspace application for macOS, Windows, and Linux where users can manage their AI workflows.
• A remote MCP server that exposes assigned skills, plugins, and connections to any compatible AI agent via the search_capabilities and execute_capability tools.
• Provides a copy-paste prompt for AI agents (like Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT) to automatically install, set up, and open the OpenWork workspace.

Limitations and risks

• The desktop app is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux only.
• The core MCP server relies on a hosted external API (api.openworklabs.com) and requires network connectivity. Adopters whose environments restrict outbound network traffic should verify connectivity before use.

Getting started

• Download OpenWork via the provided download link, install the application, and open it to access the workspace.
• Alternatively, paste the provided installation prompt into an existing AI agent such as Claude Code, Cursor, or ChatGPT to have it automatically install, set up, and open the workspace.

Evidence and sources

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