What it does
OpenHuman is an AI agent "harness": the software that wraps an AI model and lets it use tools, remember things and carry out tasks. It comes as a desktop app for everyday users and as a code library for developers.
The agent has built-in memory and picks out what's relevant before each step. It can control a real web browser and your desktop apps, and the README says it stops before any payment. Its makers say it is faster and cheaper to run than similar tools because it sends the AI less text, and they publish benchmarks comparing it with six others.
Developers can also run hundreds of agents on one small server. The project calls itself an early beta, so expect rough edges.
Who it's for
People who want a personal AI agent on their desktop, and developers who run many agents at once.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. There are desktop installers for Mac, Windows and Linux, but it is still an early beta. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, Server
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download the desktop app for Mac, Windows or Linux from the project's website or releases page.
- Install and open it, keeping in mind its makers describe it as an early beta.
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 (GPL-3.0): Free to use; if you share a changed version, you must share your source code too.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- Recursive Language ModelsResearch paper · Dec 2025