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Cowork Os
Verified · npm:cowork-osMCP server by CoWork-OS · updated · ★ 495 · 42 downloads a week
Rent the model. Own everything else. Free, open-source AI app and multi-provider agent harness for coding, knowledge work, documents, and automation Cowork Os is published by npm:cowork-os from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Cowork Os
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add cowork-os -- npx -y cowork-osRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cowork-os": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cowork-os"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cowork-os": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cowork-os"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"cowork-os": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cowork-os"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add cowork-os -- npx -y cowork-os{
"mcpServers": {
"cowork-os": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cowork-os"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add cowork-os npx -y cowork-osGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the cowork-os block.
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Cowork Os: common questions
How do I install Cowork Os?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add cowork-os -- npx -y cowork-os. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Cowork Os the official server?
Cowork Os is published by npm:cowork-os from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Cowork Os free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Cowork Os safe to use?
It scores 85 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Cowork Os?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Agent-Native Content, Computer, Desktop Commander.
Does Cowork Os work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.