OpenWork is an open-source desktop application designed for agentic work, functioning as an alternative to Claude Work. It focuses on making agentic workflows composable, inspectable, and easy to extend, running locally on your machine or connecting to a private home server.

The application includes a built-in package manager called `opkg` for installing skills and OpenCode plugins. It features sessions with streaming output, permission prompts for files and tool execution, and a skills manager for installing, importing, and managing workflows. OpenWork operates in both local and remote modes, allowing users to choose between running tasks on their computer or a remote server.

OpenWork runs local-first by default, using OpenCode on your computer and connecting over loopback for day-to-day work. For long tasks, it can connect to a remote OpenCode server, enabling users to close their laptop and check in from anywhere. The application surfaces OpenCode permissions with clear prompts (allow once/always/deny) to ensure secure operation.

Benefits include the ability to run privileged workflows without touching a terminal or dealing with configuration sprawl, making it accessible for non-technical users. Use cases involve managing agentic workflows, running long-duration tasks remotely, and extending functionality through plugins and skills.

The target audience includes users seeking an open-source alternative for agentic work, particularly those who prefer local-first operation and extensibility. It integrates with the OpenCode ecosystem and requires a remote server setup for remote mode operation.