OpenYak
Open-source desktop AI agent that manages your files locally with any model
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About
OpenYak is a free, open-source desktop AI agent that handles files, documents, and workflows on your machine. Your data stays local. The AI processes files in place — renaming, sorting, analyzing, creating reports — without uploading anything to the cloud. The model-agnostic design is the real differentiator. You can connect 100+ cloud models from 20+ providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, Grok, Qwen) or go fully offline with Ollama. Swap between providers without changing your workflow. No vendor lock-in. On the free tier, you get 1M tokens per week through OpenRouter at zero cost. Premium models run at API rates with no markup — you pay exactly what the provider charges. Or plug in Ollama and pay nothing ever. The file management capabilities are practical: it renames and sorts files across folders, sets up recurring cleanup tasks (daily inbox tidying, weekly download purges), converts notes into formatted reports with working formulas, and exports PDFs. These aren't just text suggestions — OpenYak generates the actual files. It connects to 46+ services including Slack, Notion, GitHub, and Figma through built-in connectors or custom MCP integrations. A remote access feature lets you control it from your phone via QR code through Cloudflare Tunnel. Built on FastAPI (Python), Next.js 15 (TypeScript), and Tauri v2 (Rust) with SQLite storage. Available as .dmg for macOS, .exe for Windows, and .deb/.rpm for Linux. MIT licensed. 687 GitHub stars and active development with 87 commits across 6 releases. If you're evaluating privacy-first AI agents, also check out our AI agent coverage and explore related open-source repositories for local AI tools.
Key Features
- Local-first file management — rename, sort, organize without cloud uploads
- 100+ cloud models from 20+ providers with zero markup pricing
- Full Ollama support for completely offline AI operation
- 46+ service integrations (Slack, Notion, GitHub, Figma) plus custom MCP tools
- Automated recurring tasks — daily inbox cleanup, weekly download purges
- Document creation — formatted reports, spreadsheets with formulas, export-ready PDFs
- Remote phone access via QR code through Cloudflare Tunnel
- Cross-platform: macOS (Apple Silicon/Intel), Windows x64, Linux x64
- 1M free tokens weekly through OpenRouter on free models
- No account required — download and use immediately
Use Cases
- 1Organizing and cleaning up messy file systems without exposing data to cloud services
- 2Converting meeting notes and drafts into formatted reports and PDFs locally
- 3Running fully offline AI workflows on air-gapped or sensitive machines using Ollama
- 4Automating recurring file maintenance — inbox tidying, download folder cleanup
- 5Analyzing local CSV and spreadsheet data without uploading to third-party tools
Pros
- Genuinely privacy-first — files never leave your machine, only prompt text sent to cloud models
- Model-agnostic with no lock-in — switch between providers or go fully offline
- Free with real utility (1M tokens/week) — not a trial that expires
- Cross-platform desktop app, not a browser-based tool
- MIT open source — you can audit, modify, and self-host
Cons
- 687 stars — still early-stage with a small community compared to established tools
- Ollama local models require decent hardware (8GB+ RAM for useful models)
- Limited to 20+ built-in tools — complex automation may need custom MCP integrations
- No mobile app — phone access is remote-only through QR code tunnel
- Cloud model quality depends on your API key and provider — no built-in premium tier
Details
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- Pricing
- Free (open source).