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Errand

An open-source Electron desktop application for persistent AI teammates with their own cloud computers.

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Practical overview

When it fits

Use Errand when work benefits from an agent that keeps a cloud workspace with files, tools, browser access and conversation history across sessions.

Who it is for

  • macOS users who want to assign jobs to persistent AI agents
  • Users who need to follow agent activity through a conversation or live desktop
  • Developers interested in an open-source TypeScript and Electron client

Documented uses

  • Create an AI agent and assign it a focused job
  • Follow tool activity, outputs and the agent’s live computer
  • Return to previous conversations and completed runs
  • Send follow-up instructions without rebuilding context
  • Attach an image as native input to an agent
Before you choose

Requirements & limits

The documented local setup targets macOS 13 or later on Apple Silicon and requires Node.js 22–26 and npm 10 or later. Running the app requires a Runta account and configured model access.

  • Execution takes place in Runta cloud agent runtimes rather than only on the local Mac.
  • Each agent has a separate cloud workspace for files, tools and ongoing work.
  • The interface combines conversations, activity, results and a live computer view.
  • The documented client is macOS-focused and supports Apple Silicon.
  • Changing the backend requires implementing the agent, run, event, artifact and computer-session contracts.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Set up Errand locally on macOS

Install and start the documented desktop development build.

Before you start

  • macOS 13 or later
  • Apple Silicon
  • Node.js 22–26
  • npm 10 or later
  • A Runta account with model access configured for agents

Steps

  1. Clone the Errand repository.

  2. Change into the repository directory.

  3. Run npm ci.

  4. Run npm run dev.

  5. Sign in through the browser using a Runta account.

Expected outcome

The local desktop application starts and connects to Runta Cloud Agents.

Guide limitations

  • The documented setup connects to Runta Cloud Agents.
  • An account and configured model access are required for agents.
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30 September 2026
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