Desktop Client

CowAgent ships a ready-to-use desktop client with the Agent runtime bundled in — no need to install Python or dependencies manually. Just download, install, and run your local super AI assistant.

Download & Install

<Card title="Go to the download page" icon="download" href="https://cowagent.ai/download/"> Download the macOS / Windows installer </Card> <Tabs> <Tab title="macOS"> 1. Open the [download page](https://cowagent.ai/download/) and pick the build for your chip: - Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4): download the `arm64` build - Intel: download the `x64` build 2. Open the downloaded `.dmg` and drag CowAgent into your Applications folder. 3. Launch CowAgent from Launchpad or Applications. </Tab> <Tab title="Windows"> 1. Open the [download page](https://cowagent.ai/download/) and download the Windows installer (`.exe`). 2. Run the installer and follow the prompts (you can choose the install directory). 3. Launch CowAgent from the desktop or Start menu. </Tab> </Tabs>

Auto Update

The desktop client has built-in auto-update. When a new version is available it is detected automatically; you can also manually "Check for updates" from the menu in the bottom-left corner and upgrade with one click.

Desktop vs. Command-line Deployment

• Desktop client: best for personal use on your own computer — works out of the box, GUI-based, auto-updating.
• Command-line deployment: best for developers or long-running servers with more customization. See Quick Start.