---
title: "Quickstart"
description: "Install OpenWork and run your first worker"
---

## Get started in four steps

### Step 1: Install OpenWork

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="download" title="Desktop app (recommended)">
    Download the latest release from:
    `https://openwork.software/download`

    Start with macOS if you want the fastest path.
  </Accordion>
  <Accordion icon="terminal" title="CLI host (openwrk)">
    ```bash
    npm install -g openwrk
    openwrk start --workspace /path/to/workspace --approval auto
    ```

    This runs OpenCode + OpenWork server + optional router without desktop UI.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Step 2: Create your first worker

<Accordion icon="folder-plus" title="Set up one clean worker">
  Use one worker per business domain.

  Suggested first worker names:
  - `agency-core`
  - `client-a`
  - `client-b`

  This keeps context and automations isolated.
</Accordion>

### Step 3: Connect and run one task

<Accordion icon="play" title="Run one visible workflow">
  Start with a deterministic workflow:
  - competitor research
  - daily report
  - weekly summary

  Keep prompts and outputs in one worker first, then scale.
</Accordion>

### Step 4: Share with your team

<Accordion icon="share-2" title="Use worker URL + token, or invite link">
  Open worker actions in OpenWork and share:
  - `OpenWork worker URL`
  - `Access token`
  - `OpenWork invite link` (prefills URL + token)

  The invite link is best for fast teammate onboarding.
</Accordion>

## CLI example

```bash
npm install -g openwrk
openwrk start --workspace /path/to/workspace --approval auto
openwrk status --openwork-url http://127.0.0.1:8787 --opencode-url http://127.0.0.1:4096
```

## Next steps

- Use `/tutorials/automations-repeatable-jobs` to add reliable recurring outputs.
- Use `/tutorials/worker-isolation` before onboarding more teammates.
- Use `/tutorials/share-worker-invite-link` to remove copy/paste friction.