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Orkas-AI/Orkas

Open-source multi-agent AI desktop client — build and command your AI agent team through conversation. A commander LLM dispatches sub-agents in parallel or in series; agents self-evolve via reflection and skill crystallization. Local-first, BYO LLM keys (Claude · OpenAI · Gemini · DeepSeek · Kimi · GLM · Qwen). macOS / Windows / Linux. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/Orkas-AI/Orkas · homepage · TypeScript · MIT (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

81/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 99
  • Longevity 9

Flags: young

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 8.0
  • age_days: 126
  • days_rel: 8
  • days_push: 7
  • n_releases_24m: 15

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1453 stars · 66 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

Orkas is an open-source, local-first multi-agent desktop application where a Commander LLM plans goals and dispatches specialist sub-agents in parallel or sequence. It ships with nine built-in agents (research, writing, slides, video, office files, coding, etc.), supports MCP, and lets users bring their own LLM keys from providers like Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, and DeepSeek.

Use cases

  • orchestrate a team of AI agents from a single chat
  • research competitors and generate a report and slide deck automatically
  • delegate parallel AI sub-tasks to specialist agents
  • build documents, presentations, and videos with AI agents
  • connect my own LLM API keys to a desktop AI assistant
  • run MCP tools and external CLI agents in a multi-agent workflow
  • automate multi-step business workflows with self-evolving agents

When to choose

  • you want one conversational interface to coordinate multiple specialized AI agents rather than juggling separate chatbots
  • you need real file deliverables like reports, PPTX decks, videos, or office documents produced end-to-end
  • you prefer local-first desktop software with bring-your-own model keys across many providers
  • you want MCP support and a marketplace of ready-made agents and skills

When to avoid

  • you need a lightweight CLI or headless agent framework to embed in your own codebase
  • you require fully offline operation with no LLM API usage or credits
  • you want a simple single-chatbot assistant without multi-agent orchestration overhead
  • you need guaranteed enterprise SLAs or mature long-term stability from a young project

Facets

application · maturity active

agent-framework chat-interface mcp llm-inference workflow-automation chatbot large-language-models developer-tools windows cross-platform multi-agent agent-orchestration commander-pattern byo-llm local-first self-evolving-agents ai-team electron-app mcp-client agent-marketplace ai-agents automation macos linux desktop electron

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Member repositories

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