Otto

Otto is a desktop and mobile app that runs coding agents on a cloud machine and lets users steer them remotely.

Otto is a desktop and mobile app for OpenCode v2 that runs coding agents on cloud machines. Users paste a sandbox API key to start a Linux machine, install OpenCode, and connect securely over HTTPS. It supports providers like Boat, boxd, E2B, and Daytona, or any existing OpenCode v2 server. The app lets users chat with agents in real-time, approve risky steps, manage permissions, and add tools. It is built with Tauri 2 and stores credentials securely in the OS keychain.

Otto at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: github.com/jaygupta17/otto

Key features

Start a workspace in one step with Boat, boxd, E2B or Daytona
Stream agent replies and view every file read, edit, and command
Approve or deny risky steps inline and via system notifications
Manage agents, models, instructions, and permissions
Manage MCP servers, skills, and slash commands
Schedule work to run tests or summarize changes automatically
Browse project files with syntax highlighting

Use it for

Run coding agents on a cloud machine from a phone or laptop
Schedule nightly tests and morning change summaries
Manage agent permissions per tool, skill, and MCP server

Companions

Tools that articles about Otto recommend using with it, each with its job.

Context7 — Provides up-to-date documentation for AI agents and code editors.
Ollama — Run local models at zero marginal cost, with code kept on your machine.
OpenRouter — Access over 500 models and 80 providers through one unified API.
Daytona — Runs sessions in isolated sandboxes synced to git branches.
Firecrawl — Provides direct web data access for AI agents with open source flexibility.
Superpowers — Plan, test and execute workflows across harnesses.

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OpenMonoAgent — Runs locally on your own hardware with no recurring subscription fees.
OpenBot — Runs entirely on your own infrastructure with strict document permissions and custom.
OpenBot — Runs AI agents locally using existing subscriptions or local models.
Kolo — Teams share one browser session to watch, type, and control AI agents together.
Lody — Run coding agents in parallel with isolated worktrees and live diff reviews.

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