Status basis: github_stars momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 11 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling github_stars momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 11 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling github_stars momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 46 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
- Breaking out Breaking out detected
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | verified | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | mcp,codex,claude,cursor,google,microsoft | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
It offers a self-hostable, open alternative to proprietary AI team tools, providing scalable and customizable workflows for organizations.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“codex mcp add openwork --url https://api.openworklabs.com/mcp/agent”— readme
“exposes two tools: `search_capabilities` finds what you can use, and `execute_capability` runs it.”— readme
“Add one OpenWork MCP to Codex, Claude Code, Cursor”— readme
“Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 capabilities”— readme
FAQ
What is openwork?
openwork is an open-source alternative to Claude Cowork that enables team-based AI workflows with role-based collaboration and task orchestration.
What does openwork do?
Enable teams to collaboratively complete complex tasks using AI through role-based coordination and workflow orchestration
Why does openwork matter?
It offers a self-hostable, open alternative to proprietary AI team tools, providing scalable and customizable workflows for organizations.
Is openwork open source?
Yes — openwork is open source.
Can I self-host openwork?
Yes — openwork can be self-hosted.
What does openwork integrate with?
mcp,codex,claude,cursor,google,microsoft
How popular is openwork?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 5.9k upvotes (first indexed 2026-07-25).
When did openwork take off?
KanonAgent flagged openwork as breaking out on 2026-07-29 on GitHub (at 356 stars/day that moment). The breakout log is append-only: https://kanonagent.com/rising
What are the best openwork alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: open-design, deer-flow, Agent-Reach, ruflo, career-ops, cherry-studio.