OpenMausBot
Open-source Grok Bot alternative: a desktop app where each chat is a bot, run through the Claude, Codex or Grok command-line tools you already have.
OpenMausBot (v0.1.135, Oct 2026; ~9.5k stars) is a desktop app where each chat is a bot with its own personality, model and connected apps, an open-source take on Grok Bot. Bots run through the claude, codex or grok command-line tools you already have, and transcripts and keys stay in ~/.openmausbot. They can use a cloud Linux desktop, a local VM or, after opt-in, your own computer. Apache-2.0 apart from the source-available enterprise folder. The app is free; your agent login may need a paid plan, and Boat cloud computers are paid after a trial.
The facts
| Question | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Partly. The app and its harness run on your machine; the models come through the agent command-line tool you connect | github.com | Checked 3 days ago |
| Code licence | With conditions. Apache-2.0, except the enterprise folder, which is source-available | github.com | Checked 3 days ago |
| Commercial use | With conditions. Apache-2.0 core allows it; enterprise features need a licence key in production, and hosting those for others needs a partner agreement | github.com | Checked 3 days ago |
| Paid services needed? | Optional. The app is free but needs a logged-in Claude, Codex or Grok command-line tool, which may need a paid plan or key. Boat cloud computers are paid after a trial | github.com | Checked 3 days ago |
| Hardware | Unknown. Not documented (checked README) | Know the answer? | Not checked yet |
| Operating systems | macOS on Apple silicon and Intel, Windows x64, Ubuntu 24.04 x64 (beta); no other Linux named | github.com | Checked 3 days ago |
| Setup effort | Easy; download the installer for your system, then log in to an agent command-line tool | github.com | Checked 3 days ago |
Each fact has its own date. Unknown means nobody has published it. We read their documentation; we didn’t install it. Running it yourself costs your hardware, electricity and setup time. Report a correction.
Licence history: , code licence changed (Apache-2.0 → Apache-2.0, except the enterprise folder, which is source-available). Licence changes: follow OpenMausBot and we email you if its terms change.
What it replaces, job by job
| Paid tool | Jobs | How far it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Grok Bot $30/month |
| 1 of 5 jobs. Runs a roster of bots on your own machine through command-line agents you already use, any model per bot; app connections and cloud computers need third-party accounts. |
Stars over time
Building history Not enough history for a 7-day gain. Stars show attention, not quality. Where these numbers come from.