★ 8.1k
September 2026
MIT
Automation
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 11 Sept 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 30 Aug 2026We read the project's own documentation and found no sign that development has stopped.
Where this sits among the 29 tools we list in Automation
- Works without using a terminal9 of 29
- No API key required13 of 29
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed14 of 29
- Sends your input to the provider2 that do not →
Only 2 of the 29 meet all of the conditions above.
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
Installs ComfyUI and dozens of other AI apps with a single click. No terminal needed.
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 lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Pinokio FAQ
- Is Pinokio free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Pinokio?
- You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.
- Does Pinokio work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Pinokio commercially?
- The licence is MIT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinokio (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| screenpipe | Not needed | Required | No | No | With conditions |
| typebot.io | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | No | With conditions |
| n8n-ai-automations | Not needed | Required | Yes | No | Not verified |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.