OpenYak

What it does

OpenYak is an open-source desktop AI agent that handles your files, documents, and workflows — locally. 100+ cloud models, 20+ built-in tools, Ollama for offline use. Your data never leaves your machine. Free to start.

OpenYak runs an AI agent on your own machine. Point it at a folder, watch it call tools, and get back files, reports, and tables — not endless chat. Open source, local-first, BYOK or 100+ models via OpenRouter, with native MCP and offline Ollama support.

OpenYak is a desktop AI agent, not a web chatbot skin. It reads local workspaces, runs tools, shows progress, and returns files, reports, tables, and other artifacts inside the app. File edits, shell tasks, parsing, browsing, memory, and artifacts in one loop. Use cloud providers, local Ollama models, BYOK, or your subscription. Designed for local-first teams that care about control and traceability. Open a local folder, project, or downloads directory. The source of truth stays visible. Yak plans, calls tools, parses files, and shows progress like a real desktop app. Reports, tables, documents, logs, and rollback notes come back as concrete outputs. The site treats OpenYak like the desktop…from open-yak.com

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