Willow launches offline macOS AI agent

// 1h agoPRODUCT LAUNCH

Willow launches offline macOS AI agent

Willow is a local-first desktop AI agent for macOS that automates browser and system tasks offline with a €299 lifetime license. It supports custom API keys or local inference via Ollama, keeping all user data, memory, and vaults entirely on-device.

// ANALYSIS

A premium local-first tool aiming to capture the developer and privacy-conscious market tired of subscription fatigue, though its high upfront price and Mac-only limitation may restrict its immediate mass adoption.

* Privacy-first architecture ensures that sensitive browser and desktop automation tasks stay completely on-device.

* The €299 lifetime price point appeals to subscription-weary users but represents a steep entry barrier.

* Flexible model integrations, supporting both local Ollama and custom API keys, give advanced builders granular control over their setup.

* OS-level and browser automation moves beyond mere chat interfaces to deliver actual, hands-on computer control.

// TAGS

willowlocal-firstagentcomputer-useweb-agentdevtoolautomation

DISCOVERED

1h ago

2026-07-13

PUBLISHED

7h ago

2026-07-13

RELEVANCE

7/ 10

AUTHOR

Ali

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