OpenTeam

Self-hosted AI agents that keep working on your own hardware.

Chat with bots that can browse the web, use a Linux desktop, and work with your files. Each bot keeps its conversation, memory, and browser logins between tasks. Watch its screen, take over when needed, or come back when the work is done.

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What you can do

• Give bots a computer. Each bot has its own screen and browser. All bots share a workspace and website sign-ins, so they can build on each other's files and you only sign in once.
• Keep context. Conversations resume after restarts. Bots keep editable Markdown memory about themselves, you, and your projects.
• Work as a team. Bring multiple bots into a group chat, let them message each other, or delegate tasks to subagents.
• Automate recurring work. Save instructions as routines that run on a schedule or respond to configured events.
• Connect your tools. Add skills and plugins for services such as Gmail, GitHub, Slack, and Notion, or connect a custom MCP server. Connected accounts are available to every bot.

Get started

You need an x64 or arm64 machine with a running Docker Engine for Linux containers and Docker Compose 2.20+. We recommend 8 GB RAM and 8 GB free disk. On macOS and Windows, Docker Desktop supplies the engine and Compose. See the requirements.

1. Install the server

Run this on the machine that will host your bots.

macOS / Linux

curl -fsSL https://openteam.so/install | sh

Windows PowerShell

irm https://openteam.so/install.ps1 | iex

The installer downloads the CLI and starts guided setup. Node.js and Bun are not required.

2. Finish setup

Create your OpenTeam username and password, then connect a model provider. Setup supports ChatGPT (Codex) or Claude (Claude Code) sign-in, OpenAI, Anthropic, or OpenRouter API keys, and compatible custom endpoints. You can skip the provider step and connect one later with openteam setup; bots need a connected provider to run. See provider setup.

Setup defaults to a private connection over your LAN or VPN and prints your server URL. Setup includes private Tailscale HTTPS, public HTTPS, and existing proxy options. Use openteam setup --advanced for additional server settings.

3. Open the app

Download the desktop app, enter the server URL from setup, and sign in with the account you just created. Create a bot and send it a task.

The host and Docker must stay running for bots and routines to work. Server-side work continues when you close the app. Keep the desktop app open when bots need access to your physical computer.

Apps

Both apps connect to your server for chat and live screens. Most server settings, such as the model, are in the desktop app.

Useful commands

openteam status    # Check the server and its version
openteam doctor    # Diagnose setup or connection problems
openteam setup     # Connect or change your model provider
openteam update    # Update the CLI and server with backup and rollback

See server commands, remote access, backups, and troubleshooting for ongoing operation.

Documentation

• Server settings: where to change each setting after setup.
• Plugins: connect accounts and control bot access.
• How hosting works: what runs where and what needs to stay on.
• Development from source: run from source and run checks.

Browse all documentation for feature guides and implementation notes.

License

OpenTeam is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Some bundled third-party components, such as noVNC, fonts, and a few plugins, keep their own licenses, which are included alongside them.