Coworker
Developer guide to Coworker — the local open-source desktop agent for files, documents, browser tasks, and bring-your-own model providers.
Setup and first run
How to install Coworker, choose a provider or local model, and validate a first local desktop automation workflow.
Architecture and runtime
The Coworker runtime shape and the practical relationship between the local desktop shell, action runtime, providers, and approval layer.
Configuration and security
How Coworker provider setup, local-folder access, browser workflows, and user approval fit together for safe operation.
Extending and contributing
Where to work when extending Coworker, what kinds of changes fit the local desktop-agent model well, and what makes a good first contribution.
Simple user guide
A plain-language Coworker guide for business users who want a local AI helper for files, documents, and routine desktop work.