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CowAgent

A personal AI assistant that plans tasks, uses tools and remembers things, reachable from the web and chat apps.

What it does

CowAgent is an AI assistant you run on your own computer or server. It breaks big tasks into steps and uses tools such as files, a terminal, a web browser, web search and a scheduler to get them done.

It keeps long-term memory and builds a personal knowledge base. Its makers say it reviews past conversations to improve its skills and follow up on unfinished tasks. You can also set up a team of agents, each with its own role and model.

You can reach it through a web console and apps such as WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk, Telegram and Slack. It works with many AI models, including Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek and Qwen.

Who it's for

People who want an always-on personal AI helper, especially users of Chinese chat apps.

Can I use it without coding?

Yes. A desktop app for Mac and Windows comes ready to use. A one-line installer and Docker are also offered. You need an AI model account. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
Runs on
Mac, Windows, Linux, Server, Web browser
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?

Try it

  1. Download the CowAgent desktop app for Mac or Windows, or use the one-line installer.
  2. Open the web console in your browser.
  3. Add your AI model provider, then start chatting with the agent.
Official download page

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe