MkAgent is an open-source, local-first AI agent workspace for anyone who wants more control over their AI work. Download and use it through Desktop, WebUI, or CLI, or extend its open-source foundation to build your own desktop agent product. Powered by the Pi agent runtime, it combines persistent local workspaces, model flexibility, browser tools, and document tools in one application. Application state stays under your local data directory, and credentials are stored through the operating system credential manager.
Features
- Local-first workspaces — keep sessions, files, settings, and workspace history on your machine.
- Flexible model connections — use ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro/Max, provider API keys, OpenAI-compatible or Anthropic-compatible endpoints, and local Ollama models.
- Desktop, WebUI, and CLI — work through the Electron app, a browser-based renderer, or an RPC command-line client backed by the same runtime.
- Agent workflows — create and branch sessions, build plans, use Skills, resume work, manage follow-ups, and run multiple windows.
- Built-in tools — browse the web, work with attachments, render Markdown and code, and inspect or transform common document formats.
- Explicit control — choose Explore, Ask, or Execute permission modes, configure a network proxy, and switch between English and Simplified Chinese.
Tech Stack
- Bun — Workspace runtime, package manager, scripts, and tests.
- Electron — Cross-platform desktop application shell.
- React and TypeScript — Shared user interface and typed application code.
- Vite and Tailwind CSS — Renderer tooling and styling.
- Pi — Agent runtime, model providers, sessions, and tool execution.
Interfaces
| Interface | Best for | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop | Full local experience and browser pane | bun run electron:dev |
| WebUI | Browser access to the headless server | bun run server:prod |
| CLI | Scripting, remote control, and terminal workflows | bun run apps/cli/src/index.ts --help |
Getting started
Prerequisites
- Bun 1.3.14 or later
- Node.js 18 or later
- Git
- Python 3.12 and
uvfor the complete document-tool test suite
Run the Desktop app
git clone https://github.com/MkThingsHQ/mkagent.git
cd mkagent
bun install --frozen-lockfile
bun run electron:dev
MkAgent creates its default workspace at ~/.mkagent/workspaces/default. The configuration root can
be isolated for development or testing with CONFIG_DIR=/path/to/directory.
Common commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
bun run electron:dev |
Start the Electron development environment |
bun run electron:start |
Build and launch Electron once |
bun run server:prod |
Build and start the headless server with WebUI |
bun run cli:build |
Build the CLI bundle |
bun run test |
Run unit and isolated tests |
bun run validate:ci |
Run the full type, test, document-tool, and localization gate |
More commands and environment variables are documented in the development guide.
Architecture
MkAgent is a Bun workspace with a shared runtime and renderer across its three interfaces:
apps/
electron/ Electron main, preload, renderer, and Browser pane
webui/ Browser adapter for the shared renderer
cli/ RPC command-line client
packages/
core/ Stable DTOs, events, and error contracts
shared/ Configuration, credentials, prompts, Skills, theme, and i18n
ui/ Shared React UI and content renderers
server-core/ RPC transport, sessions, and runtime orchestration
server/ Headless server
pi-agent-server/ Pi agent subprocess
session-tools-core/ Plans, Skills, browser, and session tools
Read the architecture guide for runtime boundaries, process ownership, and data flow.
Documentation
The complete documentation is available in English and Simplified Chinese.
| Area | Guides |
|---|---|
| Start here | Development, architecture, testing |
| Models | Connections, Ollama |
| Work | Workspaces, sessions, Skills |
| Tools | Browser, attachments, document tools |
| Runtime | CLI, permissions, network proxy |
| Project | features, releases, upstream synchronization |
Contributing
Contributions are welcome. Fork the repository, create a focused branch, include tests and documentation with behavioral changes, and run the relevant checks before opening a pull request. For the complete local gate:
bun run validate:ci
git diff --check
Use GitHub Issues for bugs and feature requests.
Links
- Website — Learn more about MkAgent.
- Documentation — Explore setup, architecture, models, tools, and development guides.
- Chinese documentation — Read the Simplified Chinese guides.
- Discord — Join the community and get help.
- GitHub Issues — Report bugs or request features.
Project lineage
MkAgent started from selected architecture and code in
Craft Agents OSS v0.12.1
(d7592c481216) and continues with an independent Git history and product boundary. MkAgent is not
affiliated with or endorsed by the upstream project. See NOTICE for attribution and the
comparison guide for the current differences.
Author
OpenFox is an independent developer building products and developer tools. His products include:
- MkAgent — A local-first, Pi-powered AI agent workspace for Desktop, WebUI, and CLI.
- TanStarter — Ship Faster with TanStack, Cost Less with Cloudflare.
- MkSaaS — Make Your AI SaaS Product in a Weekend.
- MkImage — Make Any Images Possible.
- Mkdirs — Launch AI-powered directory in 30 minutes.
- MkDollar — The all-in-one platform to help you make first dollar online.
License
Licensed under the Apache License 2.0. You may use, modify, and distribute the code, including for commercial purposes, subject to the license terms and the attribution in NOTICE.