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AI · August 21, 2026

FutureOS

One AI agent for terminal, desktop, mobile & chat

What it does

FutureOS is an open-source AI agent that follows you across every surface you work on: a Rust core driving a terminal UI, native desktop app, mobile apps, CLI, and IM bots — one backend, one memory, one set of skills. 3,800+ models from 140+ providers built in, or bring your own endpoint. Every tool call gated by your approval, with sandbox tiers underneath. A built-in loop control plane keeps 24h+ long tasks durable, resumable, and verified. Local-first. Open source (MIT + Apache-2.0).

One AI agent, everywhere you work — terminal, desktop, mobile, and your chat apps. Rust core. - futuregene/future-os

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