Open-source Dots repositories
Three public repositories. The relationship to OpenAI Dots uses only each project's own words. OpenDots is not an OpenAI product. Star counts were read on 2026-10-05 at 08:50 CST. Not a ranking.
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OpenDots vs ChatGPT dots
OpenDots is a self-hosted template from CopilotKit, not an OpenAI product. ChatGPT dots is an OpenAI-hosted ChatGPT feature. The OpenDots details below use the repository snapshot at commit 625452e06cde74cb25b0ce319e2c1be0488f5a5f. OpenDots README at this commit
| Dimension | OpenDots | ChatGPT dots |
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| What it is | An open-source template for persistent AI agents, each with its own computer, for web and mobile. | OpenAI-hosted ChatGPT feature. |
| Who hosts it / self-hosting | Self-hosting is required: you run the application and configure its infrastructure. Conversations require CopilotKit Intelligence through its hosted service, a local Docker evaluation, or a licensed self-hosted deployment. You configure your own OpenAI-compatible model provider. | Hosted by OpenAI inside ChatGPT. |
| License | MIT, as stated in the repository license file. | OpenAI-hosted ChatGPT feature. |
| Features | Specialist Dots with names, roles, instructions and permitted tools; Spaces and pages; per-Dot computers through OpenBot with browser, files, shell and human takeover; MCP connections with approval for non-read-only tools; text and realtime voice calls; Slack through Channels SDK; scheduled background work. | Set a name and appearance and connect plugins. Start work in Codex and follow up on existing threads. Read and edit ChatGPT Work automations. |
| Status/limits | Alpha and in early development. A single-owner template without shared editing, invitations or file uploads. | Gradual rollout to eligible Pro and Business Premium users aged 18+ in supported markets. Pro excludes the EEA, Switzerland and the UK at launch. Enterprise access is a beta, off by default. |
| Where to start | Clone the repository, then configure the infrastructure, CopilotKit Intelligence and an OpenAI-compatible model provider. | Create a dot in the ChatGPT desktop app or on desktop web. Since the October 9, 2026 update, you can also create one in the ChatGPT iOS or Android app. OpenAI desktop creation and eligibility OpenAI mobile creation update, October 9, 2026 |
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OpenDots is a template you host yourself. CopilotKit presents it as an open-source alternative to OpenAI Dots.
Source: CopilotKit says
CopilotKit says: “Today we're releasing OpenDots - the open-source alternative to OpenAI Dots!” and “OpenDots is completely open source and gives you the same thing as a template you host yourself.”
Source: CopilotKit says
Repository: https://github.com/CopilotKit/OpenDots
Source: GitHub
GitHub showed 3203 stars on 2026-10-05 at 08:50 CST.
Source: GitHub
The repository has an MIT LICENSE file.
Source: GitHub
feder-cr/dots is a public GitHub repository.
Source: GitHub
README says: Every AI agent is a model and a browser. You can swap the model with one flag. The browser is what the website sees.
Source: README says
README says: “Not affiliated with OpenAI. MIT licensed.”
Source: README says
Repository: https://github.com/feder-cr/dots
Source: GitHub
GitHub showed 2602 stars on 2026-10-05 at 08:50 CST. That figure is the star count seen then, not stars added this week.
Source: GitHub
The repository has an MIT LICENSE file.
Source: GitHub
composio-community/open-dot is a public GitHub repository.
Source: GitHub
README says: OpenAI launched Dots on September 29. It is a personal agent that keeps working on your own computer, but using it requires ChatGPT Pro or Business Premium. Open Dot is an open source version that runs on your own Mac with your own OpenAI key, or with open models like Kimi, DeepSeek and Qwen through OpenRouter.
Source: README says
README says: “OpenAI launched Dots on September 29... Open Dot is an open source version...” and “Open Dot isn't affiliated with OpenAI.”
Source: README says
Repository: https://github.com/composio-community/open-dot
Source: GitHub
GitHub showed 556 stars on 2026-10-05 at 08:50 CST.
Source: GitHub
The repository root has no LICENSE file, and the GitHub API license field is null.
Source: GitHub