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AI · August 4, 2025

Companion

AI that actually controls your Windows/Mac desktop - clicks, types, automates workflows across any application. Native OS integration, not cloud APIs. Built this because I was tired of AI that could only chat. Free tier (Gemini) + paid tier (Claude) for reliable automation. The AI can automate complex workflows, manage files/emails, control browsers and native apps. Just launched 2 weeks ago. What workflows would you want automated?

Companion launched on August 4, 2025 with 20 votes, #648 of 8,530 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

AIOS Companion gives Claude/GPT direct control of your computer —PC or Mac, files, apps. It doesn't just tell you what to do, it does it. 2,700+ apps. AI had a brain, now it has hands. Enjoy.

Native agentic AI on your desktop. BYOK via OpenRouter — 11+ models, free forever. Computer Use, MCP support, 100+ integrations. Swiss-built, going open source.

Going open source after Red Teaming — free for all users with your own OpenRouter API key. Completely free. Use your OpenRouter API key to access 11+ AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and more. Full mouse and keyboard control. Companion operates your desktop directly to complete any task. Smart context management. Janitor compresses tool calls and Compression keeps conversations efficient at scale. Companion remembers people, projects, and preferences across every session with a live knowledge graph you can browse. Securely connect with a trusted contact's Companion to coordinate schedules and tasks — opt-in, per-contact, nothing shared without your approval. Early support for…from aioscompanion.com

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