OpenWork
different-ai/openwork
Open-source alternative to Claude Cowork — share skills, MCPs, and workflows across agents and teammates.
GitHub repository
Overview
OpenWork is a desktop + MCP layer for sharing AI workflows. Build a capability once, reuse it in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or the OpenWork app — and optionally publish it for teammates. Repo (copy/paste): https://github.com/different-ai/openwork
Work with LimeDock
Using this skill? LimeDock can wire it into a durable automation you own.
Agents are a starting point. LimeDock turns the workflow into production automation your SaaS team owns — not another prompt library.
We sell owned automations for SaaS teams — live workflows that plug into Slack, CRM, and your internal platform — not just a skill list.
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Installation guide
Not installed into LimeDock.
1. Copy: https://github.com/different-ai/openwork 2. Easiest path: paste the install prompt from openworklabs.com/start into your agent. 3. Or download the desktop app from the project site. 4. Add the OpenWork MCP so other agents can reuse the same workspace.
How to use it
**Simple example** You built a great “weekly KPI brief” skill in Cursor and want sales to use it in Claude.
1. Install OpenWork / connect the MCP. 2. Publish the skill into the shared workspace. 3. Sales opens the same capability from their agent. 4. One workflow, many clients — no zip-file sharing.
Example prompts
- “Install OpenWork and set up my first workspace following their start guide.”
- “How do I share one MCP + skill pack with three teammates?”
- “Compare OpenWork vs keeping skills only in ~/.claude/skills.”
Use cases and examples
- Share skills across Cursor + Claude + Codex
- Team workspace for reusable agent workflows
- Org admin for who can publish capabilities
Prerequisites
- macOS, Windows, or Linux for the desktop app (optional)
- An agent that can install MCP / run setup commands
- Agreement on what gets shared org-wide
Tips
- Desktop app is optional — MCP sharing is the core idea.
- Start with one shared workflow before building an internal marketplace.