openyak

Name: openyak
Author: openyak

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Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work. No account, no telemetry: use local models with Ollama/Rapid-MLX or bring your own provider key.

706stars

59forks

Python

Installation

# Add to your Claude Code skills
git clone https://github.com/openyak/openyak

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README.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is openyak?

openyak is an open-source ai agents skill for AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, and ChatGPT, built by openyak. Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work. No account, no telemetry: use local models with Ollama/Rapid-MLX or bring your own provider key. It has 706 GitHub stars.

Is openyak safe to use?

openyak returned warnings in SkillsLLM's automated security scan. It has no critical vulnerabilities, but review the flagged issues in the Security Report section before adding it to your workflow.

How do I install openyak?

Clone the repository with "git clone https://github.com/openyak/openyak" and add it to your Claude Code skills directory (see the Installation section above).

What programming language is openyak written in?

openyak is primarily written in Python. It is open-source under openyak on GitHub, so you can review or fork the full source.

Are there alternatives to openyak?

Yes. SkillsLLM lists many other AI Agents skills you can browse and compare side by side. Open the AI Agents category from the badge at the top of this page, or use the Related Skills and comparison links further down to weigh openyak against similar tools.

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OpenYak

Why OpenYak

OpenYak is built for people who want an AI agent that lives on their machine instead of behind another hosted workspace account.

No OpenYak account. Install the app, choose a local model or bring your own provider key, and start working without login, billing, seats, or recharge flows.
Local-first agent runtime. Files, conversations, memory, generated artifacts, tool permissions, and workflow state stay on your device.
Work from your actual files. Attach DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDFs, CSVs, and local project context, then ask for briefs, tables, follow-ups, plans, and reusable artifacts.
Keep the workflow in one thread. Start with analysis, continue into a RACI, ask for a follow-up email, and preserve context across long conversations.
Choose your model boundary. Run local models through Rapid-MLX or Ollama, or opt into direct BYOK calls to OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other providers.
Use your desktop agent from another device. Remote access lets you scan a QR code and send tasks to your computer through a secure tunnel.

What It Feels Like

Ask OpenYak to...	It should give you...
Read a long memo	Executive brief, risks, owners, next actions, and a send-ready email
Analyze a workbook	Budget vs. actual variance, drivers, anomalies, and finance talking points
Review a deck	Slide-by-slide story, evidence gaps, speaker notes, and decision ask
Synthesize several files	One board brief that reconciles memo, budget, deck, and PDF context
Split work across agents	Parallel child-agent tasks with links back to each focused session
Continue the same thread	RACI, 30-day plan, agenda, and follow-up drafts without restating context
Recover from an error	Clear next step when upload, auth, or file parsing fails

Office Workflows

From Memo to Executive Brief

OpenYak can turn a dense memo into a structured brief that is ready for a manager, team update, or follow-up email.

From Spreadsheet to Finance View

Use spreadsheets as working inputs, not screenshots. Ask for budget variance, forecast risks, owner-level action items, and meeting-ready talking points.

From Multiple Files to an Artifact

OpenYak can synthesize several files in the same thread and open a right-side artifact panel for reusable briefs, plans, diagrams, and structured outputs.

Multi-Agent Task Batches

Split a larger request into focused child-agent tasks, run them in parallel, and keep the parent thread as the place where progress, links, and the final aggregate result come back together.

Long Threads and Auto-Compress

Real office work rarely fits in one message. OpenYak is designed for follow-ups, revisions, and long conversations where the important context needs to remain available.

Download

Platform	Architecture	Formats
macOS	Apple Silicon / Intel	`.dmg`, `.app`
Windows	x64	`.exe` installer
Linux	x64	`.deb`, `.rpm`

Download the latest release or visit open-yak.com/download.

Linux users can also read LINUX.md for requirements and troubleshooting.

Get Started

Install OpenYak for your platform.
Choose where inference runs: local Rapid-MLX/Ollama for offline work, or a BYOK cloud provider when you want hosted models.
Start a new conversation and attach a real file.
Ask for a deliverable, not just a summary: brief, action plan, RACI, email, table, or artifact.
Review the result in the chat and artifact panel, then continue in the same thread.

Example prompt:

Please read the files I uploaded and turn them into a concise team brief.
Start with three key takeaways, then list risks, owners, and next actions.
Finally, write a follow-up email I can send to the team directly.

Model Options

Local First

Rapid-MLX: Apple Silicon macOS users can start and switch curated MLX models from Settings. OpenYak connects to Rapid-MLX's OpenAI-compatible API on localhost.
Ollama: Run any model available through Ollama. Local models are auto-detected and can be used without an internet connection.
Custom local endpoints: Point OpenYak at a local OpenAI-compatible server when you run your own model stack.

Optional Cloud Providers

Provider	Access	Notes
OpenRouter	BYOK	Bring your own OpenRouter API key
OpenAI	BYOK	Bring your own API key
Anthropic	BYOK	Bring your own API key
Google	BYOK	Gemini models
DeepSeek	BYOK	Direct provider key
Groq	BYOK	Fast hosted inference
Mistral	BYOK	Direct provider key
xAI	BYOK	Grok models
Qwen	BYOK	Direct provider key
Kimi	BYOK	Moonshot models
MiniMax	BYOK	Direct provider key
Zhipu	BYOK	Direct provider key
ChatGPT	Subscription	Use an existing ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, or Enterprise plan when available

Cloud and subscription paths are optional. OpenYak does not provide hosted model accounts and does not proxy model traffic; requests go directly from your desktop to the provider you configure.

Core Capabilities

File understanding: office docs, spreadsheets, slide decks, PDFs, CSVs, local folders, and generated artifacts.
Artifact workspace: reusable Markdown briefs, tables, diagrams, checklists, and structured outputs.
Tool execution: read, write, rename, organize, and automate files with user-controlled permissions.
Long-context work: continue from analysis to planning to follow-up without starting over.
Remote access: connect from mobile through QR code and Cloudflare Tunnel.
Automations: schedule recurring cleanup, reporting, and file workflows.
Privacy controls: local storage, no OpenYak account, BYOK provider access, and local model support.

For Developers

Tech Stack: Tauri v2, Rust, Next.js 15, FastAPI, SQLite

Monorepo Structure:

desktop-tauri/    Rust desktop shell and system integration
frontend/         Next.js chat UI, settings, artifacts, and SSE streaming
backend/          FastAPI agent engine, tool execution, LLM streaming, storage

Quick Start:

npm run dev:all

This starts the backend on port 8000 and the frontend on port 3000. For deeper setup notes, see frontend/README.md and backend/README.md.

FAQ

Files, conversations, memory, generated artifacts, and workflow state are stored locally. If you use Rapid-MLX, Ollama, or another local endpoint, model requests stay on your machine. If you choose a cloud model, the prompt and relevant context are sent directly from your desktop to the model provider you selected.

No. OpenYak does not require an OpenYak account, login, billing profile, recharge flow, team workspace, or hosted OpenYak ba