A.N.K.I.T.A

A.N.K.I.T.A is an open-source AI workspace desktop app and terminal CLI that runs real tools and manages projects.

Ankita is an open-source personal AI workspace designed to help users get work done on their computers. It brings teammate conversations, real tools, projects, and scheduled work into a desktop application, a floating companion, and a terminal command-line interface. Users can inspect repositories, edit files, run commands, research pages, and handle recurring tasks. The software supports providers including ChatGPT Browser, GitHub Copilot, Groq, Kilo, and OpenAI-compatible services. It runs on Windows as a published target, with source code available under an MIT license.

A.N.K.I.T.A at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Windows, CLI, open source, self-hosted
Pricing: Free plan with keyless models; pricing depends on the chosen provider.
Released: October 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: github.com/akyourowngames/a.n.k.i.t.a

Key features

Inspect repositories and edit files
Run commands and manage background jobs
Research web pages and execute browser actions
Schedule automated prompts and page watches
Manage projects with tasks and context notes
Integrate with MCP servers and Composio
Connect to ChatGPT Browser and GitHub Copilot

Use it for

Inspect a repository and edit code files
Run and monitor background terminal commands
Research web pages and capture text
Automate recurring tasks and schedules

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