open-webui/computer

What it solves

Open WebUI Computer provides a way to access and control your entire local machine—including files, terminal, and git state—directly from any web browser. It eliminates the need for separate remote access tools by turning your computer into a accessible workstation surface that feels native on mobile devices.

How it works

The software runs as a server on your machine, serving a web-based interface that provides a real-time window into your local system. It integrates AI agents that can interact with your workspace, execute shell commands, and browse the web. It also supports connecting to various coding agents (like Claude Code or Cursor) and messaging bots (Telegram, Discord, etc.) to allow remote control of your machine via chat apps.

Who it’s for

Developers and power users who want to complete workstation access from any device (especially mobile) and want to integrate AI agents directly into their local development environment.

Highlights

• Full Machine Access: Access real files, a syntax-highlighted editor, a full shell terminal, and visual Git controls from a browser.
• AI Agent Integration: Built-in AI that can read/write files, run commands, browse the web, and spin up parallel sub-agents.
• Remote Control via Messaging: Connect your computer to apps like Telegram, Slack, or WhatsApp to manage your machine via chat.
• Mobile-First Design: Specifically built for portrait-native use on phones and tablets.
• OpenAI-Compatible Gateway: Exposes a /v1/chat/completions API, allowing other OpenAI-compatible clients to use the machine as an agent backend.
• Persistent Sessions: Terminal and workspace states are maintained even after closing the browser tab.