PilotDeck
Open-source agent operating system with WorkSpace isolation, white-box memory, smart routing, and always-on execution.
What is PilotDeck?
PilotDeck is an open-source agent OS from Tsinghua THUNLP, ModelBest, OpenBMB, and AI9Stars, built around WorkSpace-level isolation for files, memory, and skills across projects.
WorkSpace-level isolation
Every project gets its own file system, memory store, and skill set. Parallel work does not interfere, retrieval is bounded, and skills accrete naturally per project.
Without isolation, multiple tasks pollute a shared context; with PilotDeck, projects run in parallel with clean boundaries.Traceable white-box memory
Memory generation, extraction, storage, and retrieval are visible end-to-end. Users can edit or delete entries, pin critical decisions, and one-click rollback via Dream Mode.
When AI mis-remembers, you can pinpoint the offending entry and fix it directly instead of starting a new chat.Smart routing for cost optimization
TokenSaver automatically classifies task complexity and routes simple tasks to lighter models, cutting token spend by up to 70% without sacrificing quality.
Running agents in the background becomes economically viable when you are not burning flagship models on trivial calls.Always-on background execution
After you sign off, the agent keeps discovering candidate tasks, running monitors, and landing deliverables as files with a summary report waiting for you.
Agent work should not stop when you close the laptop.What PilotDeck is built for
Multi-project agent workflows
Use PilotDeck when running agents across several projects simultaneously, with each needing independent files, memory, and skills.
Cost-sensitive agent deployment
Use TokenSaver routing to automatically match task difficulty to the right model tier, dramatically cutting token bills.
Unattended automation
Deploy Always On mode so the agent discovers issues, runs scheduled cron tasks, and produces reports while you are away.
Auditable agent memory
Use white-box memory when you need to inspect, edit, or roll back exactly what the agent remembers per project.
Get started in seconds
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OpenBMB/PilotDeck/main/install.sh | bash pilotdeck git clone https://github.com/OpenBMB/PilotDeck.git && cd PilotDeck && npm install && cd ui && npm install && cd .. How it stacks up
PilotDeck is a full agent OS, not just a coding agent
vs coding agentsClaude Code and OpenHands focus on repository-level coding. PilotDeck is a general-purpose agent OS with WorkSpace isolation, routing, memory, and always-on execution.
PilotDeck isolates by project, not by session
vs standard chat agentsStandard agents mix all context in one pool. PilotDeck gives each WorkSpace its own files, memory, and skills so projects never bleed into each other.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before using PilotDeck?
Start with one WorkSpace in PilotDeck. Inspect how memory is captured and displayed, configure model providers with multiple tiers, enable TokenSaver routing, and test Always On discovery in an idle project.
Is PilotDeck open source?
PilotDeck is listed with AGPL-3.0 based on the official source links in this profile. Re-check the repository, license file, or docs before production use.
Who should evaluate PilotDeck?
PilotDeck is most worth evaluating for teams running multiple parallel agent projects that need clean isolation, traceable memory, and cost-efficient model routing.
What makes PilotDeck different from other agent platforms?
PilotDeck is WorkSpace-first: each project has isolated files, memory, and skills. It also provides white-box editable memory, automatic model tiering (TokenSaver), and always-on background execution — capabilities most agent platforms lack.