Orkas
An open-source, local-first AI workforce where a Commander agent leads specialist agents to handle complex tasks together.
About
Orkas is a local-first AI workforce designed to scale your business with an intelligent team. At its core, a super-powered Commander agent directs a squad of specialist agents — including VideoStudio, UIDesigner, SeoGeoAgent, and DeepResearcher — to tackle complex work from start to finish. You interact via chat, and the Commander breaks down your goal, delegates subtasks, and merges everything into a single deliverable. With official models working out of the box and the ability to connect your own, Orkas gives you complete control over your AI workforce.
Your Local-First AI Workforce
Orkas puts a local-first AI workforce at your fingertips. A Commander agent leads a team of specialist agents that handle complex tasks — from video production to SEO optimization — while keeping everything in one thread.
- Commander: Understands your goal, breaks work down, delegates to specialists, and merges results. Handles direct tasks like coding and Q&A, and only brings in specialists when they improve outcomes.
- VideoStudio: Turns a brief into a production plan, then helps generate, edit, or caption videos. Shows a reviewable segment plan before major steps.
- UIDesigner: Converts requirements or rough screens into polished UI with clear layout, component states, and responsive specs ready for implementation.
- SeoGeoAgent: Diagnoses classic SEO and generative-AI answer visibility, separating measured facts from estimates so you know what to fix first.
- DeepResearcher: Decomposes questions, gathers web and academic sources, and verifies citations for research you can actually cite.
With 25+ built-in agents and the ability to connect external ones, Orkas is your secure, controllable AI team that runs locally on macOS or Windows.
FAQ
What exactly does “local-first” mean for Orkas?
Local-first means the core AI workload runs on your own device, not in the cloud. You download the app for macOS or Windows, and it uses official models out of the box. You can also connect your own models for complete data privacy and control.
Is Orkas free to use?
Orkas is open-source and free to download and use. The official models work immediately, and you only pay for compute when using your own external API keys if you choose to connect proprietary models.
How does the Commander agent coordinate work?
The Commander agent accepts goals via chat, breaks them into subtasks, and decides when to delegate to specialist agents like VideoStudio or UIDesigner. It keeps the global context and merges all outputs back into a single coherent delivery.
Can I add my own custom agents or connect external services?
Yes, Orkas supports open extensions. You can connect any external agent via its API, on top of the 25+ built-in agents. This lets you tailor the workforce to specific workflows or proprietary systems.
Who is Orkas intended for?
Orkas is built for independent developers, creators, and small teams who want a reliable, private AI workforce to handle multi-step projects — from SEO optimization to video production — without relying on cloud services.