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OpenDots
Open-source template for always-on AI coworkers with their own computers.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is OpenDots?
OpenDots by CopilotKit is an open-source template for building persistent AI agents (Dots) that work across text, calls and Slack. Each Dot has a role, instructions and permitted tools, can get its own computer with a persistent browser, saves work to shared Spaces, and asks for approval before saving or running sensitive tools. You host it yourself; conversations need CopilotKit Intelligence (hosted, local Docker evaluation or a licence).
Pros
- Full agent workspace to build on, MIT licensed
- Approval cards keep a person in control
- Connects tools from any MCP server
Cons
- Early-stage template, not a hosted product
- Needs CopilotKit Intelligence and self-hosting
Who should use OpenDots
Developers building their own team of AI agents with memory, tools and review steps.
Who may not need it
Anyone wanting a ready-made AI assistant they can just sign up for.
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