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LobsterAI
LobsterAI is an open-source desktop AI agent that organizes files, analyzes data, builds applications, and runs tasks.
LobsterAI is a desktop artificial intelligence agent created by NetEase Youdao. It connects to local files, terminals, browsers, and projects to assist with daily office work. Users can organize documents, analyze data, generate presentations, build applications, and automate repetitive web tasks. The software features 100 percent open-source code with auditable execution, local data storage for sessions and memory, and remote control via messaging platforms like WeChat, WeChat Work, DingTalk, and Lark. It also supports installable expert skill suites for specific work scenarios.
LobsterAI at a glance
- Best for: Founder, Researcher, Product manager
- Runs on: macOS, Windows
- Pricing: Free
- Released: February 2026
- Category: AI agent tool
- Website: lobsterai.youdao.com
Key features
- Organize local files and documents
- Analyze data and generate charts
- Build applications from requirements
- Automate repetitive web operations
- Send scheduled reports and briefings
- Control tasks remotely via messaging apps
- Install expert skill suites for specific scenarios
- Store sessions and memory locally
Use it for
- Sorting through resumes, contracts, and project documents
- Generating product growth and business data reports
- Creating presentations from local files and web research
- Checking ad campaigns and automating web operations
Companions
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