open-cowork

Skill · GitHub · ★ 2.2k · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

Open-source AI agent desktop app for Windows & macOS. One-click install Claude Code, MCP tools, and Skills — with sandbox isolation, multi-model support, and Feishu/Slack integration.

No outside reports on file

open-cowork connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
Package sourceGitHub (OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork ↗

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About Open Cowork

Open Cowork is an agent skill focused on Developer tools and Communication: Open-source AI agent desktop app for Windows & macOS. One-click install Claude Code, MCP tools, and Skills — with sandbox isolation, multi-model support, and Feishu/Slack integration.

It is hosted on GitHub at OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork (2,228 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this skill. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

bash

git clone https://github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

37/100

GitHub stars: 2.2k
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30).

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Risks to watch for

External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Open Cowork?

Open Cowork does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork.

Are there security reports about Open Cowork?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Open Cowork currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include external api & account scope:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Open Cowork actively maintained?

Open Cowork has 2.2k GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Open Cowork?

You can compare Open Cowork side by side with other Slack skills in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Open Cowork? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Open Cowork

GitHub README Markdown:

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[![AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Open Cowork](https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/opencoworkai-open-cowork)](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/opencoworkai-open-cowork)

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Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "opencoworkai-open-cowork"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: open-cowork
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/opencoworkai-open-cowork
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 2.2k GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** GitHub (OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: OpenCoworkAI
Source code: github.com/OpenCoworkAI/open-cowork
Est. context load: ~73 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 2.2k GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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