Connect your codebase, docs, design files, and team tools — let JoWork work alongside you 24/7. Desktop app, cloud workspace, or self-hosted.
ChatGPT doesn't know your codebase. Notion AI can't see your GitLab MRs. Cursor only works inside the editor. You're left copy-pasting context all day.
Generic AI knows the internet, not your company. Every conversation starts from zero. You spend more time explaining than getting work done.
Existing tools are read-only assistants. They can't merge an MR, send a Feishu message, or schedule a follow-up. You still do all the work.
SaaS AI tools ingest your codebase, customer data, and internal docs. IP risk, vendor lock-in. You lose control the moment you sign up.
JoWork is different. It runs on your machine, connects to all your tools natively, and takes real action — not just gives suggestions.
JoWork isn't a chatbot wrapper. It's a full agent infrastructure built for real work.
5 native MCP connectors. JoWork reads your full work context in real time.
Don't just ask — let JoWork act. Schedule tasks, call tools, pursue goals.
JoWork remembers your preferences, decisions, and work patterns.
Work locally or in the cloud. Data syncs seamlessly between them.
Your server, your data, your infrastructure. Zero vendor lock-in.
Open architecture. Extend with your own connectors and tools.
| Capability | ChatGPT / Notion AI | Cursor / Windsurf | JoWork |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knows your business context | ✗ No context | ~ Code only | ✓ Code + Docs + Design + Team |
| Runs autonomously | ✗ Chat only | ✗ Editor only | ✓ Scheduled + event-driven |
| Desktop + Cloud | ✗ Cloud only | ~ Desktop only | ✓ Both + sync |
| Takes real action | ✗ Suggestions only | ~ Code edits only | ✓ MRs, messages, schedules |
| Self-hosted option | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Docker + AGPL-3.0 |
| Personal use cost | $20/month | $20/month | ✓ Free forever |
Get the Electron desktop app for macOS/Windows, or sign up at jowork.work for the cloud workspace. No external accounts needed for local mode.
Add tokens for GitHub, GitLab, Figma, Feishu in Settings. JoWork discovers your data automatically via MCP connectors.
Ask questions, delegate tasks, set up scheduled jobs. JoWork knows your context and can take real action — merge MRs, send messages, run analysis.
# Download the latest release
# macOS (Apple Silicon)
→ JoWork-x.x.x-aarch64.dmg
# macOS (Intel)
→ JoWork-x.x.x-x86_64.dmg
# Windows
→ JoWork-x.x.x-setup.exe
# The app bundles a local AI engine.
# No server setup required. Works offline.
# No installation needed
1. Go to https://jowork.work/signup.html
2. Sign up with Google or email
3. Start working immediately
# Cloud features:
Cloud engine — no local GPU needed
Scheduled tasks — runs even when you're offline
Data sync — seamless with desktop app
# Self-hosted one-liner
docker run -d \
--name jowork \
-p 3000:3000 \
-v ./jowork-data:/app/data \
-e ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_key_here \
ghcr.io/aidenzhang-jowork/jowork:latest
# Then open:
open http://localhost:3000
The desktop app is free forever. Cloud features are available for those who need more power.
Running JoWork locally? No subscription needed. The desktop app with local engine is completely free. AGPL-3.0 allows free internal use.
JoWork core is AGPL-3.0. Inspect every line, contribute features, build connectors, and self-host without restrictions.
Desktop + Cloud + Self-hosted. Open source. Free forever for personal use.