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Let an Agent run the apps on your computer

Lapu AI is a desktop AI agent that automates tasks across your applications, files, and terminal. It runs locally, respects privacy, and offers a free tier with no credit card required.

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Desktop AI that does the work.

Lapu AI is a desktop agent that works through your desktop apps — so you stop doing the work that doesn't need a human.

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Files never leave your computer

Automates work across the tools your team already uses — right from your desktop.

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Microsoft 365

Salesforce

HubSpot

Notion

Jira

GitHub

Figma

Zoom

Stripe

Asana

Airtable

Linear

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Salesforce

HubSpot

Notion

Jira

GitHub

Figma

Zoom

Stripe

Asana

Airtable

Linear

Why teams switch

Stop juggling 12 tools. One agent does the work.

Cross-app workflows in one prompt — pull data from one app, push it into another, no tab-switching.

Organize, rename, and search thousands of files in seconds — by type, date, or content.

Run terminal commands, install dependencies, and chain operations without remembering syntax.

Mini chat that floats on top — type a prompt from any app, without leaving what you're doing.

Always on top

Mini chat · follows you across desktop apps

Free to start

No credit card required

macOS · Windows

Native desktop app

100% local

Private. Yours. Always.

See every surface. Control every step.

Seven views, one mission: turn your instructions into finished work.

Give it a goal. It picks the tools and gets it done.

Built to execute, not just assist

Lapu AI operates where your work actually happens. Desktop-native execution, intelligent task planning, and structured automation give your team an agent that delivers outcomes, not suggestions.

Desktop-native execution

The agent runs on your machine with direct access to files, terminal, and screen. No browser sandbox, no copy-pasting context. It works where your work happens.

Intelligent task planning

Describe your goal in plain language. The agent breaks it into steps, selects the right tools, and executes them in sequence — pausing for your approval when needed. Complex work, simple instructions.

Reusable skills and scheduled automation

Package workflows into reusable skills and schedule them to run automatically. Operational repeatability, team leverage, and recurring tasks handled without intervention.

Cross-application workflows

The agent operates across files, shell, and desktop apps in a single workflow. No tool-switching. End-to-end task completion from request to result.

Pricing

Free to start. Upgrade when you outgrow it.

No credit card to begin. Cancel or uninstall in 1 click.

Free

$0

Start with the desktop agent. No credit card.

Core desktop agent

File & terminal tools

Limited usage

Start free — no card

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Premium

$20/mo

Higher allowance, scheduling, and priority execution.

Everything in Free

Workflow scheduling

Email support

Start with Premium

Teams

Custom

Shared usage pool, unlimited seats, central billing.

Everything in Premium

Unlimited seats

Team console

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SECURITY & TRUST

Security and trust, built in from day one

An agent with access to your files, terminal, and desktop must meet a high bar for trust. Lapu AI is architected around four security pillars so you can use it with confidence.

Permissioned execution

Every sensitive action requires explicit user approval before proceeding. File writes, shell commands, and desktop automation are gated by default. The agent never acts beyond its granted scope.

Local-first architecture

Files and data remain on the user's machine. There is no Lapu AI cloud storage, no remote workspace, and no ambient data collection. When AI reasoning is needed, only the relevant context is sent to the model endpoint managed by Lapu AI.

Full audit trail

Every agent action is logged and visible in real time. Tool invocations, file operations, and model calls are recorded with timestamps, parameters, and outcomes for complete operational transparency.

Context isolation

The agent runtime separates renderer, backend, and system-level processes. Each component operates within defined boundaries to limit the scope of any single action.

Is my data safe?

Lapu AI stores all files and workspace data locally on your machine — there is no Lapu AI cloud storage for your documents. When the agent uses AI reasoning, it sends only the relevant context to Lapu AI's integrated model endpoint through provider APIs. Every sensitive action requires your explicit approval, and you control exactly what the agent can access.

Do I need to be technical?

No. Lapu AI is designed for non-technical users as well as developers. You describe tasks in plain language and the agent handles the execution. Some complex workflows may require iteration, but most common desktop tasks work well out of the box.

Everything you need to know

What is Lapu AI?+

Lapu AI is a desktop AI agent that does real work on your computer. It combines top-tier language models with direct access to your files, terminal, and desktop — so it can execute multi-step tasks, not just answer questions.

How is this different from ChatGPT, Claude, or Operator?+

Chat assistants give you answers. Operator works inside a browser tab. Lapu AI runs on your desktop with direct access to your files, terminal, and apps. It does not just suggest what to do next. It does it, with your approval.

What kinds of work can it handle?+

Many repetitive desktop tasks: document processing, data extraction, file management, research synthesis, recurring reports, and cross-app workflows. Results vary depending on the task and model, but most manual desktop work benefits from agent assistance.

What AI powers Lapu AI?+

Lapu AI uses frontier language models to reason about your tasks, plan steps, and generate outputs. The AI is built into the product — you do not need to bring your own API keys or configure model providers.

Still have questions? Reach out at [email protected]

Automate the work between you and outcomes

Lapu AI handles the repetitive work between you and outcomes. One desktop agent, zero tab-switching. Available now on macOS and Windows.

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Files never leave your computer

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