Your AI Coworker runs natively on your desktop. AnyCowork is distributed as a native application for Linux, macOS, and Windows, ensuring your coworker is always available when you need them.

Available Formats

Linux

• .deb - Debian/Ubuntu package
• .AppImage - Universal Linux binary (recommended)
• .rpm - Fedora/RHEL package (coming soon)

macOS

• .dmg - macOS disk image installer
• .app - macOS application bundle
• Universal Binary - Supports both Intel and Apple Silicon

Windows

• .exe - NSIS installer (recommended)
• .msi - Windows Installer package

Installation

Linux

AppImage (Universal):

# Download
wget https://github.com/anycowork/anycowork/releases/latest/download/AnyCowork.AppImage
 
# Make executable
chmod +x AnyCowork.AppImage
 
# Run
./AnyCowork.AppImage

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb):

# Download
wget https://github.com/anycowork/anycowork/releases/latest/download/anycowork_0.1.0_amd64.deb
 
# Install
sudo dpkg -i anycowork_0.1.0_amd64.deb
 
# Fix dependencies if needed
sudo apt-get install -f

macOS

1. Download AnyCowork.dmg from releases (opens in a new tab)
2. Open the DMG file
3. Drag AnyCowork.app to Applications folder
4. Launch from Applications or Spotlight

Note: First launch may show "unidentified developer" warning. Right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass.

Windows

1. Download AnyCowork-Setup.exe from releases (opens in a new tab)
2. Run the installer
3. Follow the installation wizard
4. Launch from Start Menu or Desktop shortcut

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• OS:
  • Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 11+ / Fedora 35+
  • macOS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • Windows: Windows 10 (1903) or later
• RAM: 2GB
• Disk Space: 100MB
• Display: 1280x720 minimum resolution

Recommended Requirements

• OS: Latest stable version
• RAM: 4GB or more
• Disk Space: 500MB (for data and logs)
• Display: 1920x1080 or higher

Auto-Updates

AnyCowork supports automatic updates on all platforms:

• Background checks for new versions
• One-click updates via in-app notification
• Delta updates for faster downloads (where supported)

To disable auto-updates:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to "General" tab
3. Uncheck "Check for updates automatically"

Portable Mode

AnyCowork can run in portable mode (no installation required):

Linux

Use the AppImage format - no installation needed

Windows

1. Download the portable ZIP from releases
2. Extract to any folder
3. Run AnyCowork.exe

All data will be stored in the extracted folder.

Uninstallation

Linux

AppImage:

rm AnyCowork.AppImage
rm -rf ~/.config/anycowork
rm -rf ~/.local/share/anycowork

Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt remove anycowork

macOS

1. Quit AnyCowork
2. Move AnyCowork.app to Trash
3. Remove data (optional):

rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/com.anycowork.app
rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/com.anycowork.app

Windows

1. Open "Add or Remove Programs"
2. Find "AnyCowork"
3. Click "Uninstall"

Or use the uninstaller in the installation directory.

Data Storage Locations

AnyCowork stores data in platform-specific locations:

Building from Source

See the Building Guide for instructions on building AnyCowork from source code.

Troubleshooting

Application won't start

Linux:

• Check if required libraries are installed: ldd AnyCowork.AppImage
• Install missing dependencies via package manager

macOS:

• Remove app from quarantine: xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/AnyCowork.app

Windows:

• Run as administrator
• Check Windows Event Viewer for error details

Database corruption

If the app fails to start due to database issues:

1. Backup your data folder
2. Delete the database file: anycowork.db
3. Restart the application (it will create a new database)
4. Re-configure your agents and settings

Performance issues

• Check CPU/RAM usage in Task Manager/Activity Monitor
• Reduce the number of active agents
• Clear old chat history from Settings
• Restart the application

Support

For issues and questions:

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs (opens in a new tab)
• Discussions: Ask questions (opens in a new tab)
• Discord: Join the community (opens in a new tab)