open-claude-cowork
Open Source version of Claude Cowork with 500+ SaaS app integrations
Open Claude Cowork is an open-source desktop AI agent application that combines Claude Agent SDK with Composio Tool Router to automate workflows across 500+ SaaS applications. The agent includes two implementations: a full-featured desktop chat interface for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and Secure Clawdbot, a messaging-based assistant for WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and iMessage. Built with Electron.js and Node.js, it supports persistent conversation sessions, real-time streaming responses, custom skills extension, and browser automation. Developers can integrate Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Google Drive, and hundreds of other services through Composio's unified API, with all tool calls visualized in the UI.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Automating email triage and responses across Gmail accounts through conversational commands
- 02Managing GitHub issues, pull requests, and repository actions via desktop or messaging apps
- 03Scheduling meetings and setting reminders using natural language on WhatsApp or Telegram
- 04Coordinating team communications by bridging Slack channels with AI-assisted drafting and routing
- 05Automating browser-based workflows like form submissions and data extraction with screenshots
- 06Building persistent AI assistants that remember user preferences and daily notes across platforms
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open-claude-cowork — FAQ
What is Open Claude Cowork?+
Open Claude Cowork is an open-source AI agent application that provides a desktop chat interface and messaging bot powered by Claude Agent SDK, enabling automation across 500+ SaaS applications through Composio integrations. It includes both a full-featured Electron desktop app and Secure Clawdbot for messaging platforms.
How do I install Open Claude Cowork?+
Clone the repository, run the setup script, then start the backend server with 'cd server && npm start' in one terminal and the frontend with 'npm start' in another. Configure your Anthropic and Composio API keys in the .env file before running.
What API keys does Open Claude Cowork require?+
You need an Anthropic API key from console.anthropic.com and a Composio API key from app.composio.dev. An optional Opencode API key from opencode.dev can be added for multi-provider support.
Which platforms does Secure Clawdbot support?+
Secure Clawdbot works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and iMessage. It provides AI assistant capabilities through messaging apps with the same 500+ integrations available in the desktop version.
Is Open Claude Cowork free to use?+
The software is open-source and free, but requires paid API keys from Anthropic for Claude access and Composio for tool integrations. Composio offers a free tier to get started.
How do I add custom skills to the agent?+
Create SKILL.md files in the .claude/skills/ directory with a description header and instructions for Claude. The agent automatically loads skills from this folder following the Claude Agent SDK skills specification.
How do I install open-claude-cowork?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. open-claude-cowork is a agent — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is open-claude-cowork free?+
open-claude-cowork is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.