workany-ai/workany

Desktop Agent for Any Task

What it solves

WorkAny is a desktop AI agent application designed to execute complex tasks through natural language. It eliminates the need for manual tool switching by providing a unified interface for code generation, file management, and tool execution.

How it works

The application uses a React-based frontend and a Hono backend powered by the @codeany/open-agent-sdk. It integrates with various LLM providers (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and OpenRouter) to process natural language instructions. The system executes tasks within an isolated sandbox for security, utilizing over 30 built-in tools for shell execution, web search, and file I/O, and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for further server integration.

Who it’s for

It is intended for users who want an AI-powered desktop assistant capable of generating websites, documents, data tables, and slides, as well as organizing files and executing code directly on their machine.

Highlights

  • Integrated Sandbox: Isolated environment for safe code execution.
  • Artifact Preview: Live previews for React, HTML, and code files.
  • Extensive Toolset: Over 30 built-in tools including shell execution and web search.
  • Broad Compatibility: Supports multiple API providers and MCP server integration.
  • Custom Skills: Ability to add custom agent skills to extend capabilities.

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