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openarko

open source · local-first · desktop agent workspace

The desktop agent workspace that actually stays local.

Organize conversations and context around local projects. Single daemon, project-scoped Solo streaming sessions, and local skill discovery.

Install OpenArkoCore Features
openarko workspace
openarko desktop workspace interface: sidebar projects, Solo chat, and workspace settings

Currently in invite-only developer preview. No public installers or repositories are available.

quick-start

All install options
openarko
# One-line install OpenArko desktop client & CLI from CDN
$curl -fsSL https://download.openarko.com/install.sh | bash
macOS (Apple Silicon)Verified

macOS (Apple Silicon) is verified in the development environment. Windows and Linux are first-class architectural targets with verification in progress. Currently in invite-only developer preview with no public installers or public source repository.
about

What is openarko

  • Local-first desktop workspace

    Keep conversation and context anchored to your local repositories, not bound to remote clouds.

  • Single daemon, single main window

    One lightweight daemon and one desktop window per machine; delivered as designed.

  • Add and remove local projects

    Bring existing directories. Removing a project unbinds the UI without touching source or history on disk.

  • Project-scoped Solo sessions

    Independent streaming chat history per project with typewriter tokens and rendered code blocks.

  • Local skill discovery

    Detects and exposes available skill packs from ~/.agents/skills and ~/.codex/skills.

  • Bilingual UI and dual themes

    Full English and Simplified Chinese interfaces with refined light and dark theme switching.

  • Google sign-in for preview auth

    Server-backed session validation for invited developers without exposing credentials client-side.

local-first

Local-First & Data Boundaries

Project indexes and session histories remain on your local machine. When calling third-party models, context is sent to the configured provider; local storage does not imply inference stays on-device.

capabilities

Delivered Core Capabilities

No unverified marketing claims. Every capability reflects delivered desktop functionality.

Desktop Workspace Overview
Desktop Workspace Overview

Based on actual macOS Apple Silicon builds, featuring sidebar projects, streaming chat, and skill tooling.

Delivered

Local project index & workspace management

Attach local directories and pick active projects. Removing only detaches from the view while source code and chat logs remain intact.

openarko desktop workspace screenshot
Delivered

Project-scoped Solo streaming chat

Conversations are isolated per project with realtime typewriter streaming and syntax-highlighted code blocks, managed by the daemon.

openarko desktop workspace screenshot
Delivered

Local skill discovery & tooling

Scans ~/.agents/skills and ~/.codex/skills to list discovered skill packages and metadata, ready for developer extensions.

openarko desktop workspace screenshot
Delivered

Dual-theme design & bilingual support

Seamless switching between English and Simplified Chinese, with crafted light and dark themes tailored for long development sessions.

openarko desktop workspace screenshot
platforms

Cross-Platform Status

Objective status per platform, strictly distinguishing verified builds from architectural targets.

macOS (Apple Silicon)
Verified Build
Verified Developer Preview

Core flows verified end-to-end in development environments. macOS 14+ recommended.

Windows
Architecture Target
First-Class Architecture Target

Designed according to cross-platform standards; real-device validation currently in progress.

Linux
Architecture Target
First-Class Architecture Target

Designed according to cross-platform standards; real-device validation currently in progress.

faq

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers regarding preview access, local storage, model setup, and open architecture.

How can I get openarko? Is there a public download?
openarko is currently in invite-only developer preview. There is no public installer or source repo yet. Invited developers receive instructions and authorization credentials.
Will my code or projects be uploaded to the cloud?
Project indexes and chat history stay on your local disk. Only when prompting an AI model is context sent to your chosen provider. Unrelated files are never uploaded.
When will Windows and Linux be ready?
Windows and Linux are first-class architectural targets following cross-platform specifications. Native testing and verification are progressing.
What is the purpose of signing in?
Signing in confirms your invited preview access. It does not provide public download packages or require cloud dependencies.
Is multi-user Team collaboration supported?
Team collaboration is in future roadmaps and not yet delivered. Currently, openarko provides single-user Solo desktop sessions.