What it does
Yao Agents brings your AI agents and workspaces together in one self-hosted place that you can reach from desktop, mobile, a browser or an interface for other programs.
Agents run on your own devices, each workspace is kept separate, and a task board turns conversations into tasks you can keep running and improve over time.
Its makers say your projects and data stay on your own machines, and you can choose which AI models to use.
Who it's for
People who want to self-host AI agents and keep their data on their own devices.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. You download the app or self-host it, then connect an AI model. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux, Phone, Web browser
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
- Download the app for your device from the project's website.
- Connect an AI model.
- Start a conversation to create your first task.
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. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- More on staying safe