Tool overview
Open Interpreter is listed under Programming AI tools.
What is Open Interpreter?
Open Interpreter runs an AI coding and computer-use agent locally through terminal and desktop interfaces. The current project uses a new Rust-based repository, supports macOS, Linux, and Windows, and can work with local or hosted model providers.
Best for
Developers running supervised local coding and computer-use agents
Who is it for?
Decision note
Rebuilt from the original export under the complete V411 factual-source-verification workflow. Preview only. Apply remains blocked until Failures = 0, Warnings = 0, Unmapped = 0, Missing = 0, all explicit clears are reviewed, image import is disabled or V380 accepts the logo asset, one representative WordPress edit screen is compared with the export and proposed row, and a post-Apply zero-change Preview is completed.
Key features
Terminal and desktop agent interfaces
Local computer and file interaction
Hosted and local model-provider support
Current Apache-2.0 Rust codebase
Use cases
Automate local development tasks
Inspect and modify project files
Run commands with human approval
Use local models for private workflows
Pros
- Free and open source
- No product account is required for local use
- Current repository and documentation are public
Limitations
The agent can execute commands, read files, and modify systems
users must review permissions, commands, and backups. Model outputs and tool plans can be wrong, destructive, or unsafe, especially on sensitive or production systems.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
Open Interpreter is free under Apache-2.0. Users separately pay any hosted model-provider, hardware, storage, or infrastructure costs.
Supported programming languages
- English
Integrations
Local model providers
Hosted model providers
Terminal workflows
Desktop workflows
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