v0.1.x Alpha Release

The open-source
Claude Work alternative.

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

Download DMG Star on GitHub

Alpha build. Expect rough edges.

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 or connects to your private home server.

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.