Bees
by Bees · Open-source local agent teams (desktop)
What it does on its own
Run a team of AI agents on your own computer: one does the work, another checks it, with approvals before risky actions.
Launched 2026-10-13 by @buckwheat8848 (https://x.com/buckwheat8848/status/2110038737543639421). GitHub: https://github.com/Bees-bot/bees-desktop. Files, logins and browser sessions stay local; optional cloud coordination for teams.
Jobs you can hire it for
- Run AI agents locally
- Have one agent check another's work
- Keep agent logins on my machine
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How to start
- Download Bees from bees.bot (macOS, Windows or Linux).
- Pick a model: a local one, or your Claude Code / Codex subscription or API key.
- Set up a worker agent and a checker agent for your job.
- Approve risky actions when Bees asks.
Based on the official docs: github.com/Bees-bot/bees-desktop. Steps can change, so check there for the latest.
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