LobsterAI
Open-source, desktop-grade AI agent that gets real work done — data analysis, slides, docs, video & web research. Built on OpenClaw; runs tools on your real desktop and takes commands from your phone via WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk & Telegram.
LobsterAI is an open-source desktop AI agent from NetEase Youdao that performs real-world office tasks—data analysis, presentation creation, document processing, video generation, and web research—directly on your local machine. Built on the OpenClaw runtime, it operates in your actual working environment with access to local files, terminal commands, browser automation, and desktop applications. You can control it remotely through messaging platforms including WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk, and Telegram, and create custom specialized agents for different workflows. The agent runs on macOS and Windows, using Electron for the desktop interface and supporting 28 built-in skills plus external MCP servers.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Build local web-based inventory systems from Excel data with automatic stock and profit calculations
- 02Analyze spreadsheet data to create visual dashboards and identify growth drivers
- 03Research market topics and automatically generate presentation decks with findings
- 04Automate daily browser checks of advertising dashboards to detect spend and conversion anomalies
- 05Screen job candidate resumes in bulk and create shortlists against job descriptions
- 06Schedule weekday AI news digests collected and summarized from multiple sources
Related Agents
View morehermes-agent
The agent that grows with you
agency-agents
A complete AI agency at your fingertips - From frontend wizards to Reddit community ninjas, from whimsy injectors to reality checkers. Each agent is a specialized expert with personality, processes, and proven deliverables.
openinterpreter
A coding agent for open models like Kimi K3
cline
Autonomous coding agent as an SDK, IDE extension, or CLI assistant.
LobsterAI — FAQ
What is LobsterAI?+
LobsterAI is an open-source desktop AI agent application that executes office tasks like data analysis, presentations, documents, and web research on your local machine. It's built by NetEase Youdao on the OpenClaw runtime and runs on macOS and Windows.
How do I install LobsterAI?+
Download the installer for macOS or Windows from the official website (lobsterai.youdao.com) or GitHub releases. For development, clone the repository and run npm install with Node.js 24.15.0+, then use npm run electron:dev:openclaw for the first run.
What AI models does LobsterAI work with?+
LobsterAI allows you to configure different model choices for each custom agent through its settings. The specific models supported depend on the providers you configure in the OpenClaw integration layer.
Does LobsterAI require API keys?+
Yes, you'll need to configure AI model provider API keys through the settings. LobsterAI stores provider and model configurations locally and syncs them to the OpenClaw runtime for agent execution.
Is LobsterAI free to use?+
Yes, LobsterAI is open-source software released under the MIT License. However, you'll need to provide your own API keys for the AI models, which may have associated costs from the model providers.
Can I control LobsterAI from my phone?+
Yes, LobsterAI supports remote control through messaging platforms including WeChat, WeCom, DingTalk, Feishu/Lark, QQ, Telegram, Discord, and email. You can bind different messaging accounts to different agents.
How do I install LobsterAI?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. LobsterAI is a agent — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is LobsterAI free?+
LobsterAI is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.