What is LobsterAI?
LobsterAI is designed for real-world desktop workflows, enabling it to access authorized local data, organize files, generate documents and presentations, analyze spreadsheets, or develop applications. The product also features long-term memory, Skills and connectors, scheduled tasks, and remote access via WeChat, Enterprise WeChat, DingTalk, and Feishu.
The official website currently offers versions for Apple silicon, Intel-based Macs, and Windows, with sessions, configurations, and memories stored locally and logged under tool‑controlled access. External models and connectors still maintain their own data flows and permissions; “local data” should not be generalized to mean that all inference is offline, and before performing sensitive operations, you should verify the task and the scope of access.
Key features
Desktop Files and Webpage Tasks
Document and demo generation
Data analysis
Application Development
Scheduled tasks and long-term memory
Skills, Connectors, and Remote Collaboration
Use cases and audience
Office, data, and desktop automation users
- Organize office documents and spreadsheets
- Set up a local business application
- Schedule repeatable, checkable tasks
Business requirements, authorization of local data, models, and connectors
Documents, analytics, applications, and desktop task outputs
How to use
- 01
Download the client by chip and system.
- 02
Select the model service and grant access only to the files and tools required for the task.
- 03
Check the execution logs and outputs, and adjust the task as needed.
Pricing and availability
2026-10-25 The official website’s FAQ lists the code as MIT open source and offers free client downloads; API fees for self-hosted models are billed by the provider based on usage, with additional points and subscription options available from the official team. New-user discounts come with eligibility requirements and do not equate to long-term free model usage.
- Pricing source
- https://lobsterai.youdao.com/
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-25
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-25
