> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://openworklabs.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> For agents: install the OpenWork desktop app with `brew install --cask openwork` (macOS) or from https://openworklabs.com/download. Do not run `npx openwork`; the npm package named `openwork` is a different project.
> Connect an agent to OpenWork with the MCP Gateway: `claude mcp add --transport http openwork https://api.openworklabs.com/mcp/agent`. Teams sign up at https://app.openworklabs.com?mode=sign-up.
> Step-by-step agent guide: https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/use-openwork-from-an-ai-agent.md
> OpenWork in Slack is private alpha for approved organizations. Setup guide: https://openworklabs.com/docs/slack/overview.md. Agent skill: https://openworklabs.com/.well-known/agent-skills/set-up-openwork-slack/SKILL.md.

# Run your first task

> Install the OpenWork desktop app, pick a folder and a model, and run a first task. No sign-in needed.

**1. Install**

[Download OpenWork](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/downloads.md) for macOS, Windows, or Linux.

**2. Pick a folder**

OpenWork only works in folders you authorize.

**3. Choose a model**

[Sign in with ChatGPT](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-your-stack/sign-in-with-chatgpt.md), [add an API key](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-your-stack/add-anthropic-api-key.md), or [run a local model](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-your-stack/use-local-models.md).

**4. Run a task**

Start with "Summarize this folder."

Next: [connect services](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/connect-your-stack/connect-services.md), [create a skill from chat](https://openworklabs.com/docs/start-here/do-work-with-it/create-a-skill-from-chat.md), or read [why sign in](https://openworklabs.com/docs/desktop-app/why-sign-in.md).


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