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An open desktop cowork agent that can use a local Ollama model for file and workspace tasks. The community source is Apache-2.0; any Enterprise offer or hosted model API is separate from the free local route.

Free local community app; optional Enterprise

The Apache-2.0 community app can use local Ollama inference without a subscription. The project also describes an Enterprise offering but the README does not establish its current price. The local model weights, their license and hardware needs are separate; remote providers may charge.

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About Abu Cowork

An open desktop cowork agent that can use a local Ollama model for file and workspace tasks. The community source is Apache-2.0; any Enterprise offer or hosted model API is separate from the free local route. A self-hosting option is recorded for this project. Review the official deployment instructions and maintenance requirements before running it yourself.

Release status

Official README and root license were source-checked on 3 November 2026. Local inference, hosting, API, model-weight and storage costs are described separately. AltStack did not execute this repository or its installers.

Availability checked 3 Nov 2026. Check the provider’s release or installation information

Installation and setup

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Self-hosting & quickstart specs

License
Apache-2.0
Deployment
Self-hosting listed; deployment method requires provider confirmation
Free edition / costs
Free local community app; optional Enterprise. The Apache-2.0 community app can use local Ollama inference without a subscription. The project also describes an Enterprise offering but the README does not establish its current price. The local model weights, their license and hardware needs are separate; remote providers may charge. Pricing evidence.
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macOS, Windows, Linux. Check the linked provider instructions for versions and prerequisites.

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