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Pan-Agent

Ch 096.9of 24 AI Computer Use Agents
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Desktop app controlYes
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
  5. 5Browser controlYes
  6. 6Screen understandingYes
  7. 7Deploymentlocal
  8. 8Human approval controlsYes
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Overview

Pan-Agent is ranked #9 of 24 in AI computer use agents on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.

Compared on AI computer use agents

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Desktop app control
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linuxgithub.com
Browser control
Yesgithub.com
Screen understanding
Yesgithub.com
Deployment
localgithub.com
Human approval controls
Yesgithub.com
API access
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Product
Pan-Agent is an open-source, self-hosted AI assistant that runs on the user’s own machine.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
PC control
It can take screenshots, type, click, manage windows, run commands, and browse the web.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
LLM support
It supports OpenAI-compatible providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, Groq, Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, and llama.cpp.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Tools
The project lists 20+ built-in tools, including terminal, filesystem, browser, web search, screenshot, keyboard, mouse, vision, memory, and cron.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Messaging integrations
Built-in bot support connects to Telegram, Discord, and Slack without requiring a public URL.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
API
It can run headlessly as a local HTTP API on localhost:8642, with an API reference describing 50 endpoints.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Safety controls
A 103-pattern approval system asks before dangerous commands and blocks catastrophic commands by default.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Storage and memory
Sessions are stored in SQLite, and persistent memory and persona files are maintained per profile.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Updates
The Tauri updater verifies Ed25519 signatures before installing updates.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy
The project says it has no telemetry and describes the app as running on the user’s own machine.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
API security
The HTTP API binds to 127.0.0.1 and has no authentication; the project says defending against arbitrary local code execution is out of scope.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Platform limitation
On Linux, PC control requires X11 or XWayland; pure Wayland without XWayland is unsupported.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Platform security caveats
The project says Windows installers are unsigned and the macOS app is not notarized, so first launch may require manual steps.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License and audience
Pan-Agent is MIT-licensed and describes itself as built for people who want control of their AI agent without vendor lock-in.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
What it does
Pan-Agent is a self-hosted AI assistant that runs on the user's own machine.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
LLM integrations
It supports OpenAI-compatible providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Regolo, OpenRouter, Groq, Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, and llama.cpp.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Approval security
A 103-pattern system classifies commands as Safe, Dangerous, or Catastrophic; catastrophic commands are blocked by default.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Memory and profiles
Persistent memory and isolated profiles store separate API keys, model configuration, persona, memory, and skills.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Automation
Cron expressions can trigger scheduled agent runs such as daily briefings and periodic checks.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Auto-update
The Tauri updater verifies Ed25519 signatures before installing updates.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
License
Pan-Agent is open source under the MIT license.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Security limitation
The HTTP API has no authentication and is intended for a single-user desktop app.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Windows distribution
Windows installers are unsigned and may trigger SmartScreen or Defender warnings.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Target users
The project is built for people who want to own their AI agent with full control and no vendor lock-in.github.com · 1 Oct 2026

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