Rowboat

Rowboat is a multi-user AI assistant for work that operates locally, manages shared team workspaces, and integrates email, notes, and meeting data.

Rowboat provides an AI assistant that runs on a user's machine to maintain privacy for personal context like emails, notes, and meeting summaries. It supports shared workspaces where users interact with their own assistants, share work on whiteboards, and collaborate on documents or presentations. The platform connects personal knowledge bases with team conversations, allowing for collaborative workflows. It is open source and supports self-hosting, enabling users to run infrastructure for shared spaces. It connects with local models via Ollama or LM Studio and includes an MCP server to facilitate interaction between agents.

Rowboat at a glance

Best for: Founder, Software engineer
Runs on: Linux, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: January 2025
Category: AI agent tool
Website: rowboatlabs.com

Key features

Local execution of personal AI assistants
Shared collaborative workspaces for teams
Integration with emails, meetings, and notes
Local document, whiteboard, and presentation tools
Support for local models via Ollama and LM Studio
Self-hosting capability for infrastructure
Open source architecture

Use it for

Drafting email replies and managing inbox threads
Capturing meeting decisions and next steps
Converting business ideas into code implementation
Collaborating on team proposals and shared documents

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