AI as Workspace
- web-chat
A cross-platform, full-featured and lightweight AI Chat client with full support for MCP.
About
What is AI as Workspace?
AI as Workspace is an elegant AI client that runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and the web (PWA). It supports multiple AI providers and stores data locally first with optional cloud synchronization for cross-device access.
How to use AI as Workspace?
Download the latest release from GitHub or use the web version at aiaw.app. After installation, create workspaces to organize conversations, select an AI provider (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic), and connect MCP servers via STDIO or SSE — either from the plugin marketplace or by manually adding server configurations.
Key features of AI as Workspace
- Multi-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Web)
- Multiple AI providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, xAI, Azure
- MCP protocol support for Tools, Prompts, and Resources
- Local-first data storage with optional cloud sync
- Artifacts with version control, code highlighting, and user editing
- Plugin system with marketplace and Gradio compatibility
- Conversation branching for modifications and regenerations
Use cases of AI as Workspace
- Organize conversations by project or topic using multiple workspaces and folder nesting
- Use MCP tools to automate code generation, file manipulation, or database queries
- Collaborate on code or documents via Artifacts with version control
- Perform concurrent web searches and URL crawling for research tasks
- Create reusable prompts with dynamic variables to maintain consistency across conversations
FAQ from AI as Workspace
Which AI providers are supported?
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, xAI, and Azure are supported.
Does AI as Workspace support the MCP protocol?
Yes. It supports MCP Tools, Prompts, and Resources over STDIO or SSE connections, and you can install MCP servers from the plugin marketplace or add them manually.
Where is my data stored?
Data is stored locally first, so it’s accessible offline and loads instantly. After logging in, you can enable cloud synchronization for cross-device syncing.
Can I use it on mobile devices?
Yes. AI as Workspace runs on Android (native app) and as a Progressive Web App (PWA) in any modern browser, providing a consistent experience across platforms.
Is there a plugin system?
Yes. It includes built-in plugins (calculator, document/video parsing, image generation) and a marketplace for additional plugins. You can also configure Gradio applications as plugins, and it is compatible with some LobeChat plugins.
Details
- Author
- NitroRCr
- Category
- web-chat
- Repository
- nitrorcr/aiaw
AI as Workspace
 
An elegant AI client
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Features Overview
Consistent Experience Across All Platforms
- Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Android, Web (PWA)
- Multiple AI providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, xAI, Azure, etc.
Conversation Interface
- User input preview
- Modifications and regenerations presented as branches
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Quick scrolling to the beginning/end of a message
Multiple Workspaces
- Create multiple workspaces to separate conversations by themes
- Group workspaces into folders; supports nesting
- Create multiple assistants within a workspace or global assistants
Data Storage
- Data is stored locally first, accessible offline and loads instantly
- Cloud synchronization available after login for cross-device syncing
- Multi-window collaboration: open multiple tabs in the same browser with responsive data synchronization
Design Details
- Support for text files (code, csv, etc.) as attachments; AI can see file contents and names without occupying display space
- For large text blocks, use Ctrl + V outside the input box to paste as an attachment; prevents large content from cluttering the display
- Quote content from previous messages to user inputs for targeted follow-up questions
- Select multiple lines of message text to copy the original Markdown
- Automatically wrap code pasted from VSCode in code blocks with language specification
MCP Protocol
- Support for MCP Tools, Prompts, Resources
- STDIO and SSE connection methods
- Install MCP-type plugins from the plugin marketplace or manually add MCP servers
Web Search
- Web search based on SearXNG, ready to use out of the box.
- Also provides the functionality to crawl web content via URL.
- Supports concurrent search and concurrent crawling.
Artifacts
- Convert any part of assistant responses into Artifacts
- User-editable with version control and code highlighting
- Control assistant read/write permissions for Artifacts
- Open multiple Artifacts simultaneously
Plugin System
- Built-in calculator, document parsing, video parsing, image generation plugins
- Install additional plugins from the marketplace
- Configure Gradio applications as plugins; compatible with some LobeChat plugins
- Plugins are more than just tool calling
Lightweight and High Performance
- Quick startup with no waiting
- Smooth conversation switching
Dynamic Prompts
- Create prompt variables using template syntax for dynamic, reusable prompts
- Extract repetitive parts into workspace variables for prompt reusability
