
AI agents
Open Interpreter
Tell your computer what to do in plain language
Popularity
★ 68k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
Apache-2.0
Category
AI agents
What it does
It writes and runs code locally to edit files, crunch data or control apps, all from a chat.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals

Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineRequired
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Open Interpreter FAQ
- Is Open Interpreter free?
- Open Interpreter itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Open Interpreter?
- It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.
- Does Open Interpreter work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can Open Interpreter run offline?
- It can, if you point it at a model running locally. Choose a cloud provider instead and your content goes to that company - so for material you cannot share, select the local option.
- Can I use Open Interpreter commercially?
- The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Interpreter (this page) | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| openclaw | Required | Required | Yes | No | Not verified |
| AutoGPT | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| langflow | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.