Monaw Agent: AI Desktop Assistant for Windows

Monaw Agent is an open-source AI desktop assistant for Windows with computer use, browser automation, file editing, and shell commands in one chat interface.

Work in a folder you choose, keep useful context in local memory, schedule recurring tasks, and connect tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Sign in with ChatGPT through the Codex SDK, or bring your own OpenAI or Google Gemini API key. An optional Telegram bot lets you send Monaw tasks remotely.

Monaw runs on your PC and stores settings, chat history, memory, logs, and its default workspace locally. Model requests use your selected provider's service. Choose a permission mode, review tool access, and let the agent work with your Windows apps, Chrome browser, and project files.

Monaw currently targets Windows. macOS has not been tested yet.

Why Monaw

• Desktop-first workflow. Work with files, browser pages, local commands, app windows, and scheduled follow-ups from one agent UI.
• Local control. Runtime data, memory files, logs, browser artifacts, and the default workspace stay under your local Monaw folder.
• Project workspaces. Choose a folder for each conversation so file tools, commands, and project instructions use the right workspace.
• Choose your model connection. Sign in with a ChatGPT account through the Codex SDK, or use OpenAI or Google Gemini through your own API keys.
• Context discipline. Memory, context tracking, and compression help keep useful knowledge available without blindly stuffing every conversation.
• Four permission modes. Use Default, Full Access, Auto Review, or a Custom config. Routine browsing works without repeated approvals.
• Windows-friendly setup. The one-click setup prepares Python, Node, backend packages, and frontend packages for normal Windows users.

Example Tasks

• File organization: "Organize the files in this folder by type and show me what changed."
• Browser research: "Open this website in Chrome, collect the information I need, and save it as a CSV in my workspace."
• Coding assistance: "Use this project folder, inspect the code, and run its tests."
• Windows app automation: "Open this app, inspect its controls, and help me complete this form."
• Scheduled checks: "Every weekday at 9 AM, check this website and summarize any updates."

What Monaw Can Do