nexu

nexu is an open-source desktop application built by the nexu-io team that bridges AI agents running on the OpenClaw runtime to popular messaging platforms including WeChat, Feishu, Slack, and Discord. Licensed under MIT, it runs entirely on the user's machine with no third-party data routing, and supports multiple LLM providers via OAuth or bring-your-own API key. The project is written in TypeScript and available on GitHub, where it has accumulated over 3,000 stars since its creation.

What It Is

nexu is a local-first desktop client for the OpenClaw agent runtime, designed to make AI agents accessible through the messaging apps people already use daily. Rather than requiring command-line setup or cloud subscriptions, nexu provides a graphical interface that lets users download, double-click, and start chatting with their AI agent inside WeChat or Feishu within minutes. The client ships with built-in OpenClaw Skills and full Feishu Skills, supports model switching between providers like Gemini, Claude, GPT, and others, and keeps all configuration and conversation data on the user's device.

How the IM Bridge Works

Once installed, nexu connects to WeChat via the WeChat 8.0.7 OpenClaw plugin — users click connect and scan a QR code, and the agent becomes available inside their WeChat chat. Feishu, Slack, and Discord integrations are built in and work out of the box without additional configuration. Once connected, the agent runs 24/7 and is reachable from a phone through any of the supported IM apps, enabling use cases like late-night code debugging in Discord or contract review forwarded through Feishu.

Model Flexibility and BYOK

nexu supports multiple top-tier models and offers two authentication paths: OAuth login (supported for MiniMax, OpenAI Codex, and GLM/Z.AI Coding Plan) and bring-your-own API key, which requires no account creation. Users can switch models through the GUI without editing config files. The project positions this as a direct contrast to hosted agent stacks that lock users into a single model or route data through vendor servers.

Target Audience and Use Cases

The project describes its primary audience as "One Person Company" operators and small teams. The README outlines specific workflows for solo e-commerce sellers, content creators, indie developers, legal and finance consultants, local retail businesses, and designers — each framed around compressing multi-hour tasks into agent-assisted workflows delivered through familiar chat interfaces.

Update: v0.1.12

The latest release is v0.1.12, published on April 13, 2026. The repository was created in February 2026 and shows active development, with the last push recorded in late April 2026. The project is built as a monorepo with separate apps for the web frontend, Electron-based desktop client, and a controller service, using Node.js 22+ and pnpm 10+. The team is actively recruiting open-source contributors through a Good First Issue program with contributor rewards and a public leaderboard.