OpenBot is an open-source, self-hosted platform (a template, not a hosted product) for running AI 'coworkers' that each get their own containerized computer with a Chromium browser, filesystem, and granted tools. Every agent action is policy-checked before execution and recorded to PostgreSQL for full auditability, and any AG-UI-protocol agent can plug in.
Use it when you need trustworthy, governed agent automation — such as browser-based workflows, file operations, or tool use — where actions must be approved, policy-constrained, and audited. It is most valuable for self-hosted setups where data privacy, model choice, and human oversight (taking the wheel when an agent hits a sensitive action) matter.