Compact open-source tools for durable AI-assisted work.
OctopusGarage builds the operating layer around long-running agents: remote control, local machine upkeep, source capture, private memory, learning loops, practical judgment, local communication, and focused browser products.
Website · Project index · llms.txt · GitHub
| Use case | Project | Why it exists |
|---|---|---|
| Keep coding agents reachable | tmux-claude-bot | Control Claude Code and OpenAI Codex sessions from Telegram, Feishu/Lark, CLI, or TUI while the real process stays inside tmux. |
| Bridge one chat to one pane | telegram-bridge | Forward Telegram messages into tmux and stream pane output back to chat. |
| Preserve working memory | alcove | Keep personal memory local-first for agent workflows and private retrieval. |
| Capture source material | clipsmith | Save posts, articles, media, and OCR into portable local bundles. |
| Learn inside the video | fluent-frame | Turn YouTube into a local-first bilingual English-learning workspace. |
| Apply judgment frameworks | phronesis | Use project-local agent modules for practical philosophy and reasoning lenses. |
| Keep repositories moving | git-auto-sync | Monitor local repos, stage carefully, write conventional commits, push, and notify. |
| Stabilize the machine | net-auto-switch | Measure WiFi and Clash Verge proxy quality, then switch only when the signal justifies it. |
Agent control
- tmux-claude-bot - multi-project agent sessions in tmux, controlled from chat, CLI, or TUI.
- telegram-bridge - focused Telegram-to-tmux bridge with streamed pane output.
Agent skills
- octopusgarage-skills - reusable Claude Code and Codex skills for OctopusGarage workflows.
Local automation
- git-auto-sync - AI-assisted multi-repo sync with scheduler support and pluggable notifications.
- net-auto-switch - layered WiFi and proxy-node switching for macOS and Clash Verge.
- envsentinel - terminal-first audit of local environment signals for AI coding CLIs.
Knowledge and learning
- alcove - local-first personal memory for agent workflows.
- clipsmith - source capture for articles, posts, media, and OCR.
- english-pilot - conversation gate, coaching assistant, and English review system for AI-assisted work.
- fluent-frame - local-first Chrome extension for bilingual YouTube subtitles and English learning notes.
- phronesis - practical-wisdom workspace for applying philosophical thought modules with local agents.
Private communication and browser labs
- mesh-talk - serverless LAN messaging with a Rust core and Tauri desktop app.
- bracket-guess - browser-native tournament bracket picker with poster export.
- MBTI Lab - bilingual personality test with shareable results and offline-friendly behavior.
| Principle | What it means here |
|---|---|
| Local first | Private data and working state should stay on the machine whenever possible. |
| Operator visible | Automation should explain what it is doing and leave room for approval. |
| One-command install | Tools should be easy to try, update, and remove. |
| Small surface area | Each repository should solve one concrete workflow well. |
| Useful before impressive | Polish matters, but the first job is to save time or reduce friction. |
| Surface | Link |
|---|---|
| Organization site | https://octopusgarage.github.io/ |
| Project data | https://octopusgarage.github.io/projects.json |
| AI-readable summary | https://octopusgarage.github.io/llms.txt |
| Full AI profile | https://octopusgarage.github.io/llms-full.txt |
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