Lobster AI is a flagship desktop agent from NetEase Youdao that launches to automate your tasks 24/7 end-to-end. It serves as a comprehensive automation assistant that can handle various productivity tasks autonomously.

Lobster AI boasts powerful cross-app orchestration capabilities and handles information gathering, schedule management, in-depth data analysis, and website & App creation with just one command. It supports scheduled task automation and mobile remote PC control via Telegram & Discord. The agent features long-term memory, enabling it to learn and adapt to your habits over time. It includes over 30 built-in skills covering PPT, Excel, Word, video, email, and web automation.

The product offers one-click installation support for Mac & Windows and features sandboxed execution with optional QEMU VM isolation to keep your system safe even if the AI runs dangerous commands. It supports multi-model compatibility with Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, Deepseek and any compatible API.

Benefits include 24/7 task automation, remote control capabilities from mobile devices, and scheduled task functionality that allows users to set it and forget it. The open-source nature provides transparency and customization options.

Lobster AI targets users who need desktop automation assistance, including project managers, designers, operations teammates, and developers. It integrates with Telegram, Discord, DingTalk, and Feishu for remote control and uses SQLite for local data storage with zero cloud sync.