AgentOS Overview

AgentOS is the runtime layer that gives AI agents direct control over a machine's operating system, keyboard, mouse, screen, and system-level functions. It sits between the agent and the OS, handling the low-level interactions so agents can focus on tasks.

Designed for everyone, not just developers. AgentOS is built so that non-technical users can install it and get it running without writing code or configuring system internals. The UI installer guides you through setup, and sensible defaults mean you don't need to touch configuration files to start.

Platform independent. AgentOS runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. In Companion Mode, it can also control Android devices, iOS Simulators (experimental), and any machine reachable through hardware interfaces, regardless of what OS the target runs.

How it works

AgentOS operates in two control modes:

• Host Mode: AgentOS runs directly on the target machine as software. It controls the desktop via OS-level APIs with full access to screenshots, input, windows, and processes.
• Companion Mode: AgentOS runs on an external device (e.g. Raspberry Pi) and controls the target through hardware interfaces (USB, Bluetooth, HDMI capture). No software installation on the target required.

Both modes expose the same capabilities, the building blocks for screen reading, input simulation, and window management.

Why AgentOS?

Building a Computer Use Agent proof-of-concept is straightforward. Getting it to production is a different story. The gap between "works on my machine" and "runs reliably at scale" is where most teams get stuck, especially in CI/CD, where VMs start at the logon screen, automation needs an interactive session, and OS security blocks input injection from non-interactive processes. AgentOS solves session management, login automation, and privilege escalation so the agent can do its work.

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