OpenWork is an extensible, open-source “Claude Work” style system for knowledge workers.
It’s a native desktop app that runs OpenCode under the hood, but presents it as a clean, guided workflow:
- pick a workspace
- start a run
- watch progress + plan updates
- approve permissions when needed
- reuse what works (templates + skills)
The goal: make “agentic work” feel like a product, not a terminal.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenWork?
OpenWork by differentai is open-source Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category. It ranks 15th by popularity among ai assistants & llms in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.18.62, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to January 20, 2026: 267 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 333 times. The source code on GitHub (different-ai/openwork) has 24,215 stars. Similar programs include Claude Code, Codex CLI and ChatGPT.
Project description on GitHub: “The open-source alternative to Claude Cowork (powered by opencode)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: OpenWork is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenWork safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6E762C587F3FEE88458515C9808824A96BD6E50ADD9F1C810B0BEDA3C9CECAA4· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 267 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.18.62Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.61 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.60 | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.59 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.58 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.57 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.56 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.55 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DifferentAI.OpenWork -echoco install openwork -yscoop install extras/openworkopenwork-cloud-win-x64-0.18.62.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- differentai
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/different-ai/openwork
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.18.62
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 267
- Chocolatey downloads
- 333
- GitHub stars
- 24,215
- GitHub forks
- 2,454
- Website
- openwork.software
- winget ID
- DifferentAI.OpenWork
- Chocolatey package
- openwork
- Scoop package
- extras/openwork
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to OpenWork
See all ›-
Claude Code2.1.302Unleash Claude’s raw power directly in your terminal. Search million-line codebases instantly. Turn hours-long workflows into a single command. Your tools. Your workflow. Your codebase, evolving at thought speed.Proprietary67.1K ↓ -
Codex CLI0.161.0Codex CLI is an open‑source local coding agent that runs in your terminal, letting you write, edit, and understand code without leaving the command line.Open source16.6K ↓ -
Open source17.1K ↓ -
Open source8.7K ↓ -
oh-my-pi18.12.6⌥ AI Coding agent for the terminal — hash-anchored edits, optimized tool harness, LSP, Python, browser, subagents, and moreOpen source654 ↓ -
Open source3.3K ↓ -
CC Switch4.0.20A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant tool for Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, openclaw & Gemini CLI.Open source299 ↓ -
Open source1.9K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenWork free?
Yes. OpenWork is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is OpenWork safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install OpenWork with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can OpenWork be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenWork run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of OpenWork?
The versions page lists all 267 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 20, 2026.
Can I use OpenWork without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to OpenWork?
Claude Code, Codex CLI, ChatGPT, GPT4All and oh-my-pi. The alternatives page compares them.
