Olares

Olares is an open-source personal cloud operating system that hosts AI agents and large language models locally.

Olares is an open-source personal cloud operating system designed to host AI agents and large language models locally on hardware you own. Users can operate the system in plain language to install apps, manage files and services, and check system health. It provides cloud-level AI power in a desktop form factor called Olares One, equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 96GB RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. Users can install AI tools and self-hosted apps directly from Olares Market without assembling the underlying stack. The platform is built for individuals seeking data sovereignty, local AI capabilities, and open-source innovation.

Olares at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Founder
Runs on: self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: April 2024
Category: AI agent tool
Website: olares.com

Key features

Operate system in plain language
Host local AI agents and LLMs
Install apps from Olares Market
Manage files and services via text
Check system health with plain language
Access system securely from anywhere
Run on your own hardware

Use it for

Host AI agents and large language models locally
Install applications without assembling the stack
Manage files and system services using plain language
Maintain data sovereignty with a personal cloud OS

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