CopilotKit Releases OpenBot 1.0: An MIT-Licensed, Self-Hostable AI Coworker Workspace with Built-In Governance
CopilotKit has launched OpenBot 1.0, an open-source, self-hostable workspace that lets companies bring their own models and agents while enforcing strict pre-action governance policies.
CopilotKit released OpenBot 1.0 on November 9, 2026, introducing an MIT-licensed, self-hostable AI coworker workspace. Unlike many vendor-locked AI agent products, OpenBot allows enterprises to utilize their own infrastructure, models, and agent frameworks while maintaining security through built-in governance mechanisms.
A central feature of the product is its "governance gateway." Every browser click, file write, or tool call passes through a policy evaluation based on Common Expression Language (CEL) before execution. Audit records are written prior to the action taking place, and broken or denying rules result in refusal rather than permission. This design addresses enterprise concerns regarding data leakage and unauthorized operations when deploying autonomous agents.
OpenBot supports a wide range of major AI agent frameworks and models. It is compatible with the AG-UI protocol, enabling integration with over eight frameworks including Claude Agent SDK, OpenAI Agents SDK, and LangChain. For models, users can employ OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, as well as open models like Kimi and DeepSeek. Each "Bot" runs in its own container with a dedicated Chromium browser and file system, accessing only granted tools.
For individual users, OpenBot offers a free local version; for enterprises, the business tier costs up to $29 per active user per month and includes Single Sign-On (SSO), SCIM synchronization, granular tool permissions, and full audit trails. The release also includes desktop applications for Mac and Windows to simplify local deployment.