pocketpaw
Your AI agent in 30 seconds. Not 30 hours. Self-hosted, open-source personal AI with desktop installer, multi-agent Command Center(Deep Work), and 7-layer security. Anthropic, OpenAI, or Ollama.
PocketPaw is a self-hosted AI agent platform that runs locally on Windows, macOS, or Linux, offering quick setup through native desktop installers or command-line installation. The agent skill supports multiple LLM backends including Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and local Ollama models, with communication channels spanning Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram, and web dashboard. It features a seven-layer security architecture with Guardian AI oversight, over 50 built-in tools for browser automation, web search, and integrations, plus long-term memory capabilities. Developers can deploy a fully functional personal AI assistant in minutes without cloud dependencies or subscriptions.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Setting up recurring reminders tied to external calendars or schedules
- 02Debugging code issues with autonomous investigation and fix suggestions
- 03Generating competitor analysis reports using multi-agent delegation
- 04Managing personal productivity across multiple communication platforms from a single agent
- 05Running AI assistance entirely offline on local hardware for privacy-sensitive workflows
- 06Automating browser-based research and data collection tasks with built-in web tools
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pocketpaw — FAQ
What is PocketPaw?+
PocketPaw is a self-hosted AI agent platform that runs on your local machine (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with support for multiple LLM providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Ollama. It provides a desktop app and web dashboard for interacting with your agent across nine communication channels.
How do I install PocketPaw?+
Download the native desktop installer for your platform (.exe for Windows, .dmg for macOS, .deb or .AppImage for Linux) from the GitHub releases page. Alternatively, install via pip with 'pip install pocketpaw && pocketpaw' if you have Python 3.11+ installed.
Do I need API keys to use PocketPaw?+
You need an API key from at least one provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google Gemini) to enable AI features, configured through the Settings > API Keys dashboard. For completely free operation without API keys, you can use Ollama for local inference instead.
Is PocketPaw free to use?+
Yes, PocketPaw itself is open-source and free under the MIT license with no subscription fees. However, you'll incur costs if you use cloud LLM providers like Anthropic or OpenAI based on their API pricing; Ollama provides a completely free local alternative.
Which AI clients or platforms does PocketPaw work with?+
PocketPaw is a standalone agent platform with its own desktop app and web dashboard, not a plugin for other AI clients. It connects to communication platforms like Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and Telegram where you interact with your agent.
What security features does PocketPaw include?+
PocketPaw implements a seven-layer security stack including Guardian AI (a secondary LLM that reviews tool calls before execution), injection scanning, configurable tool policies, plan mode for mandatory human approval, and a self-audit daemon with append-only logs.
How do I install pocketpaw?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. pocketpaw is a agent — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is pocketpaw free?+
pocketpaw is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.