gawkbot
Open-source Grok bot that runs on your machine: automates menial work via AI models and builds microapps to manage the outcome.
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What is gawkbot?
gawkbot is an open-source alternative to Grok Bot that runs a team of AI-powered bots on your own machine to automate menial tasks like expense filing, email triage, and file organization. It emphasizes privacy and user control by running locally with your credentials, requiring explicit approval for every action, and building microapps to review completed work.
gawkbot pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free and open source. No account, seats, or usage fees.
gawkbot pros
- Free and open source with no account, cloud, or per-seat costs
- Runs entirely locally on your machine—your credentials never leave, can use local models for complete privacy
- Per-action approval gates—every send, commit, purchase, and delete requires explicit user approval
- Builds microapps to visualize and manage task outcomes with transparent action logging
gawkbot cons
- Requires manual per-action approval, which can be slower than fully automated alternatives
- Runs locally on your machine, requiring user setup and maintenance rather than SaaS convenience
- Limited pre-built bots compared to broader platforms (filer, reconciler, triager, scheduler, chaser, tidier)
Frequently asked questions about gawkbot
Do I need to create an account or pay to use gawkbot?
No. gawkbot is completely free and open source. No account creation, no cloud subscription, no per-seat pricing, no usage fees.
Is my data and credentials secure?
Yes. gawkbot runs entirely on your machine with your own keys. There is no gawkbot cloud in the path. You can point it to a local AI model and nothing leaves your machine.
Do I have to approve everything the bot does?
Yes. Every send, commit, purchase, and delete is gated behind an approval you must click. Approval is per action, not a blanket grant, and does not persist across actions.
What bots are available?
gawkbot includes: filer (expense reports), reconciler (invoice matching), triager (email inbox), scheduler (meeting booking), chaser (follow-ups), and tidier (file organization).