# OpenWork

[OpenWork on Hacklab](https://hacklab.so/org/openwork)

Startup · 1 person on Hacklab

## Links

- [Website](https://openworklabs.com/)
- [Y Combinator](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/openwork)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/openwork-software)
- [X](https://x.com/getopenwork)

## About

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## YC company profile

The open source alternative to Claude Cowork

OpenWork is a desktop app that lets people connect to their existing skills, MCPs, and agents. Users can download the app for free, try it with over 50+ model providers, and easily share their setup with their team.

- **YC batch:** Spring 2026
- **Founded:** 2026
- **Team size:** 4
- **Location:** San Francisco
- **Country:** US
- **Status:** Active
- **Industry:** B2B
- **Stage:** Early
- **YC partner:** Aaron Epstein

## Founders

### Ben Shafii — Founder/CEO

Currently working on OpenWork, the open source alternative to Claude Cowork.

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-shafii-450039107/) · [X](https://x.com/benjaminshafii )

[Source: Y Combinator](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/openwork) · Retrieved 2026-11-02. Company information is self-reported on YC.

## Current staff

- [Ben Shafii](https://hacklab.so/ben-shafii) — Founder/CEO (Present)

## Open jobs

- [Founding Engineer](https://hacklab.so/jobs/af9c840e-c20d-5aa2-bb92-d1754d772061) — Full\-time · On\-site · San Francisco, CA, US · $150K \- $200K · 3\.00% \- 5\.00% equity
- [Design Engineer \- SF](https://hacklab.so/jobs/59c65c92-eff5-5107-a7ae-b65305f8c259) — Full\-time · On\-site · San Francisco, CA, US · $130K \- $200K · 1\.00% \- 5\.00% equity