AionUi is a free, open-source, cross-platform desktop application that provides a local cowork environment for AI agents, featuring zero-setup built-in tools, multi-agent orchestration, and multi-platform API support.
Project overview
Provides a local orchestration layer for AI agents with zero-setup built-in tools, multi-agent collaboration, and 24/7 scheduled automation without subscription fees.
Project type
AI Agent · Workflow
Use cases
Documents & Office · Automation
Deployment
Refer to project documentation
License
Apache-2.0
Best for
General users and developers seeking a cross-platform desktop GUI or web GUI for local AI agent orchestration, file management, and document generation.
Key capabilities
A no-setup AI agent engine capable of autonomous multi-step task execution including file operations, web search, and tool use.
Auto-detects and integrates external CLI agents like Claude Code and Codex, allowing parallel execution with unified MCP tool management.
Orchestrates multiple AI agents as a coordinated team with a Leader agent delegating subtasks to parallel Teammate agents sharing a single workspace.
Allows users to control and monitor agents via WebUI or integrate with chat platforms like Telegram, Lark, DingTalk, and WeChat for 24/7 access.
Enables 24/7 unattended operation via natural language, cron expressions, or fixed intervals with automatic execution bound to specific conversations.
Automates file operations such as batch renaming, content classification, merging, and organizing folders directly on the user's computer.
Creates editable PPT, Word, and Excel documents using built-in skills and OfficeCLI, featuring formatting, charts, and auto-generation from outlines.
Provides text-to-image generation, image editing, recognition, and batch processing powered by Gemini.
Limitations and risks
Requires a third-party API key or local model setup to function. Inference using cloud-based models involves external API calls.
YOLO Mode auto-approves all agent actions without manual confirmation, which could lead to unintended file modifications on the user's system.
Getting started
Installation difficulty is rated easy due to zero configuration requirements, pre-built binaries, and simple API key entry. Users install AionUi, enter any API key, and can start coworking with the built-in AI agent.
Evidence and sources
GitHub project description: Free, local, open-source 24/7 Cowork app for OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Gemini CLI and 20+ more CLI | Customize your assistants | Star if you like it!
README: A free, open-source, Cowork app with AI Agents
README: AI can operate on your files | Limited or No
README: AionUi ships with a complete AI agent engine. Unlike tools that require you to install CLI agents separately, AionUi works the moment you install it.
README: Click the button above to go to the Releases page and download the installer for your platform (macOS / Windows / Linux).