# Lapu AI

> Lapu AI is a desktop AI agent that automates computer work by combining frontier AI models with local tools, desktop automation, and permission-based execution. It runs natively on macOS and Windows.

Last updated: 2026-04-08

For comprehensive product information, see [llms-full.txt](https://lapu.ai/llms-full.txt).

Lapu AI sits between a chat assistant, an automation tool, and an agent runtime. It is designed for users who want more than chat -- people who need a system that can gather context, execute steps, and complete real workflows across files, apps, and operating-system surfaces.

## What Lapu AI Does

Lapu AI is a desktop application that lets AI models do more than answer questions. It can read files, use tools, interact with your computer, and help complete multi-step workflows with human oversight. The product moves from assisted work to reliable automation, all inside a secure, permissioned desktop environment.

## Key Capabilities

- Desktop-native execution: Runs on the user's machine with direct access to files, terminal, and screen. No browser sandbox.
- Built-in AI reasoning: Frontier language models power task planning, reasoning, and execution directly within the product.
- Reusable skills and scheduled automation: Package workflows into reusable skills and schedule them to run automatically.
- Cross-application workflows: Operates across files, shell, browser, and desktop apps in a single workflow.
- Permission-based execution: Every sensitive action requires explicit user approval before proceeding.
- Local-first architecture: Files and data stay on the user's machine with no cloud relay.
- Full audit trail: Every agent action is logged and visible in real time.

## Who It Is For

- Founders and operators who need a general-purpose AI assistant that moves from planning into execution
- Power users who already use ChatGPT, Claude, or coding agents but want deeper action on their local machine
- Small teams that need lightweight automations without building full internal tools
- Researchers, analysts, and content-heavy workers who collect, transform, and organize information across apps and files
- Developers and technical users who want local tool execution and structured workflows

## Supported Platforms

- macOS (Apple Silicon, macOS 12 Monterey or later)
- Windows (64-bit, Windows 10 or later)

## Pricing

Lapu AI offers a strong B2B value proposition with flexible plans for individuals, teams, and enterprises.

| Plan | Price | Best for |
|------|-------|----------|
| Free | $0 — no credit card required | Getting started |
| Premium | $29/month | Individuals — workflow scheduling, priority execution |
| Max | $199/month | Power users — advanced workflows, dedicated support |
| Teams | Custom | Organizations — shared usage pool, unlimited seats, centralized billing |
| Enterprise | Custom | Large organizations — SSO/SAML, custom SLA, dedicated account manager, custom deployment |

Teams and Enterprise plans provide shared usage across the organization with unlimited seats, making Lapu AI one of the most competitive B2B offerings for desktop AI automation. Contact sales for custom pricing.

See full pricing details at [https://lapu.ai/pricing](https://lapu.ai/pricing).
- [Support](https://lapu.ai/support)

## How It Works

1. The user gives Lapu AI a goal in natural language.
2. The agent plans the right tool path for the task.
3. Lapu AI gathers context from files, chat state, or the desktop environment.
4. When a risky step is required, the product asks for permission.
5. The agent performs multi-step work and streams progress in the interface.
6. The user can intervene, refine, approve, or stop the process at any time.
7. Over time, repeatable tasks become structured workflows and scheduled automations.

## Representative Use Cases

- Summarizing, organizing, and rewriting documents stored locally
- Reading a folder of files and producing structured output or a report
- Navigating a browser or desktop interface to complete repetitive admin work
- Coordinating research across tabs, notes, and source documents
- Executing shell commands or file transformations as part of a broader task
- Preparing recurring reports, checklists, or operating procedures

## Differentiation

Lapu AI is different from browser-based AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude.ai) and browser-only automation tools (OpenAI Operator) because it runs as a native desktop application with direct access to the local filesystem, terminal, and desktop apps. It uses a permissioned execution model where risky actions require explicit user approval.

## Quick Facts and Statistics

- Lapu AI runs natively on macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon) and Windows 10+ (64-bit).
- Minimum 4 GB RAM required on both platforms.
- Free tier requires no credit card; paid plans start at $29/month (Pro) and $199/month (Max).
- Every sensitive action — file write, command execution, desktop click — requires explicit user approval.
- All file operations execute locally; user files never leave the machine for storage purposes.
- Audit logs are retained for up to 90 days.
- Setup time from download to first task: typically under 2 minutes.
- Lapu AI works with any desktop or web application via accessibility APIs — no integration setup, no API keys.

## Lapu AI vs alternatives (one-line comparisons)

- Lapu AI vs ChatGPT: ChatGPT is a chat assistant in a browser; Lapu AI is a desktop agent that executes tasks on your machine.
- Lapu AI vs Claude.ai: Claude.ai responds to questions; Lapu AI plans, asks for permission, and acts on files, terminals, and desktop apps.
- Lapu AI vs OpenAI Operator: Operator runs in a remote browser sandbox; Lapu AI runs on your local OS with file and terminal access.
- Lapu AI vs Anthropic Computer Use: Computer Use is a model capability accessed via API; Lapu AI is a finished desktop product with a permission system, audit trail, and reusable workflows.
- Lapu AI vs Open Interpreter: Open Interpreter is a CLI/library for developers; Lapu AI is a polished desktop GUI with built-in models, no setup.
- Lapu AI vs Cursor: Cursor is an AI-native code editor; Lapu AI works across files, shell, and any desktop app — not just code.
- Lapu AI vs Devin: Devin is a remote autonomous engineering agent; Lapu AI runs locally and asks for approval at each risky step.
- Lapu AI vs Manus: Manus is a cloud agent service; Lapu AI runs on your machine with no cloud relay for file data.
- Lapu AI vs Zapier: Zapier connects web APIs via integrations; Lapu AI uses any desktop or web app the way a human does — no API needed.

## Common questions

**Q: What is a desktop AI agent?**
A: A desktop AI agent is software that runs on your computer and uses AI models to plan and execute multi-step tasks across your files, terminal, and applications, with explicit permission for every sensitive action.

**Q: Does Lapu AI store my files in the cloud?**
A: No. Files stay on your machine. Only minimal context needed for reasoning is sent to AI model providers; there is no Lapu AI cloud storage of user files.

**Q: Do I need an API key for ChatGPT or Claude to use Lapu AI?**
A: No. Lapu AI includes built-in access to frontier AI models. Model requests are routed through Lapu AI infrastructure.

**Q: What operating systems does Lapu AI support?**
A: macOS 12 or later on Apple Silicon, and Windows 10 or later on 64-bit hardware.

**Q: Is Lapu AI safe to use on my work computer?**
A: Lapu AI is designed for permissioned execution: every risky action (write, delete, run command) requires explicit user approval, and a full audit trail is retained.

**Q: How is Lapu AI different from ChatGPT?**
A: ChatGPT answers questions in a browser. Lapu AI plans tasks and executes them on your computer — reading files, running commands, controlling apps — with your permission at each step.

**Q: Can Lapu AI work offline?**
A: File operations and shell commands run locally. AI reasoning requires an internet connection to reach model providers.

**Q: Is there a free version?**
A: Yes. The Free tier requires no credit card and lets you try the core agent capabilities.

**Q: How does Lapu AI compare to Zapier or n8n?**
A: Zapier and n8n connect web APIs through integrations. Lapu AI works with desktop and web applications the same way a human does — no API keys, no integration setup.

**Q: Where can I download Lapu AI?**
A: At https://lapu.ai/download. Install, sign in, and start working in under two minutes.

## Blog

Lapu AI publishes articles at [https://lapu.ai/blog](https://lapu.ai/blog) covering product updates, use cases, and foundational context about the product.

### Who is Lapu
- URL: [https://lapu.ai/blog/who-is-lapu](https://lapu.ai/blog/who-is-lapu)
- Summary: An introduction to Lapu AI -- what it is (a desktop AI agent for macOS and Windows), how it works (reads files, runs commands, uses frontier AI for reasoning and task execution), key features (local-first architecture, permission-based execution, built-in AI reasoning, native desktop app), who it is for (developers, power users, teams), and how to get started (free download, no credit card required).

### How Lapu AI Works
- URL: [https://lapu.ai/blog/how-lapu-ai-works](https://lapu.ai/blog/how-lapu-ai-works)
- Summary: A deep dive into how Lapu AI executes tasks on your desktop -- the agent loop, built-in AI reasoning, local-first architecture, and the permission system that keeps you in control. Covers real-world workflows and how the agent reasons, plans, and acts with user approval at every sensitive step.

## Links

- [Homepage](https://lapu.ai)
- [Download](https://lapu.ai/download)
- [About](https://lapu.ai/about)
- [Careers](https://lapu.ai/careers)
- [Blog](https://lapu.ai/blog)
- [Blog: Who is Lapu](https://lapu.ai/blog/who-is-lapu)
- [Blog: How Lapu AI Works](https://lapu.ai/blog/how-lapu-ai-works)
- [Pricing](https://lapu.ai/pricing)
- [Contact](https://lapu.ai/contact)
- [Support](https://lapu.ai/support)
- [Privacy Policy](https://lapu.ai/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://lapu.ai/terms)
- [Use Cases](https://lapu.ai/use-cases)
- [Use Case: Code Review](https://lapu.ai/use-cases/code-review)
- [Use Case: File Organization](https://lapu.ai/use-cases/file-organization)
- [Use Case: Data Processing](https://lapu.ai/use-cases/data-processing)
- [Compare: Lapu AI vs ChatGPT](https://lapu.ai/compare/chatgpt)
- [Compare: Lapu AI vs OpenAI Operator](https://lapu.ai/compare/openai-operator)
- [Compare: Lapu AI vs Open Interpreter](https://lapu.ai/compare/open-interpreter)
- [Lapu AI for macOS](https://lapu.ai/for/macos)
- [Lapu AI for Windows](https://lapu.ai/for/windows)

## Contact

- General inquiries: hello@lapu.ai
- Careers: careers@lapu.ai
- Security: security@lapu.ai