Open-source desktop AI that respects your boundaries. Local-first, policy-enforced, and enterprise-ready.
Mobile Remote controls your desktop agent. Install the desktop app on your computer, then pair from Settings -> Mobile Access.
I've redacted the sensitive data locally. Ready to upload the sanitized logs?
Native binaries for all major OS. No Docker required. Installs in seconds.
Bring your own key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Local). Credentials stored in OS Keychain.
Agents execute locally. Every action is policy-checked before it runs.
Most agents crumble under the pressure of real-world security requirements. Cuttlefish thrives in the dark.
| FEATURE | OPENCLAW | CUTTLEFISH |
|---|---|---|
| Network Binding | 0.0.0.0 (Public) | 127.0.0.1 (Local Only) |
| Credential Storage | Plaintext Files | OS Keychain (Encrypted) |
| Plugin Execution | Unrestricted | Signed & Sandboxed |
| Audit Trail | Console Logs | Immutable Receipts |
| Policy Engine | None | Preflight & LiveGuard |
Your API keys never leave the local keychain. Like a pearl in an oyster, they are protected by the OS itself.
Foreman -> Specialist -> Adversary -> Judge. A multi-agent nervous system that vets code before execution.
Write Once, Read Many. The logs are immutable. Perfect for compliance in the deepest, darkest enterprises.
v0.1.8
Desktop
Mobile
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Windows may show a "Windows protected your PC" message. This is standard for new open-source software — Cuttlefish is safe and code-signed.
Blue text link below the warning message
Button appears after clicking More info
.exe file → Properties → check "Unblock" at the bottom → Apply → run normally.
Cuttlefish is open source and code-signed via Microsoft Azure. This warning disappears automatically as more users install.
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macOS may show "Cuttlefish can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software". This is standard for open-source apps before Apple notarization is configured.
Standard macOS app install
Do NOT double-click — right-click to get the bypass option
A confirmation dialog will appear
macOS will remember your choice — future launches work normally
Cuttlefish is open source (MIT License). Apple notarization is coming soon — this bypass will no longer be needed once signing is configured.