Your main bot
One familiar place to start. Pick up the same conversation on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
Made for your Mac. Built around you.
A little help.
A lot less
busywork.
Give your bots a job and a place to work. Routi brings your AI, their desktops, and your everyday tasks together on your Mac.
Mac preview · Bring your own AI account or API key
Same bots. Wherever you are.
Your AI. Your choice.
- Claude
- ChatGPT / Codex
- Gemini
- Grok
- API keys
A home for the work you hand off
A bot for the things
you’d rather get done.
Keep travel planning, research, writing, and recurring jobs in separate conversations. Each bot can have its own instructions, AI connection, and screen.
A research partner
Compare options, work through websites, and turn what it finds into something useful.
A routine you can delegate
Ask a bot to check a price or prepare a regular summary. Your Mac does the work while it stays on and connected.
Their workspace. Your control.
Give AI a computer
to work in.
Bots can browse in separate Linux desktops on your Mac. Open a screen to see what’s happening or take over when you need to.
Setup stays in the app
The Mac app includes what your bots need to run. On a supported Apple silicon Mac, you can start their desktops without installing Docker separately.
You decide what each bot can do
Choose the connections a bot can use. Set supported actions to Allow, Ask, or Deny, and review requested actions before approving them.
Choose the AI that fits
Use a supported provider subscription or API key. Switch connections without moving your bots into a different app. Provider costs and limits still apply.
Instinct mode · Pilot feature
Your assistant.
One message away.
Text your main bot through Apple Messages. The conversation also lives in Routi, so you can follow up from either place.
Best on a dedicated Mac mini or iMac: sign Messages into a separate bot Apple Account, then let Routi’s setup wizard connect your iPhone.
The Mac must stay on and connected. A separate bot account keeps your personal Messages inbox separate; it doesn’t give the bot access to your iPhone’s inbox.
Find your fit
How do you want
to work with AI?
Different tools suit different jobs. Here’s where Routi fits.
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| Start here | A good fit when… | What to consider |
|---|---|---|
 Routi Bot | You want personal bots, their own desktops, and a native Mac app with phone access. | You need a Mac that stays on, plus your own supported AI account or API key. |
| Your AI chat app | You mainly want to ask questions, write, or work directly with one provider’s features. | Available tools, automation, and account limits depend on the provider and plan. |
| OpenClaw | You want an open-source agent toolkit to configure and extend across platforms. | You manage its setup, channels, tools, and ongoing configuration. |
Explore OpenClaw’s setup. Routi is made by Laboros AI and is a separate product.
Simple, separate costs
Your Mac does the work.
Connect from anywhere.
Your AI account pays for the AI. Routi Connect pays for the optional remote connection.
Routi Bot for Mac
Mac preview
Free during the preview
Your bots and their workspaces on your own Mac.
- Separate bots and conversations
- Supported AI accounts and API keys
- Bot desktops and recurring jobs
- Direct connection over your network or Tailscale
Optional · Routi Connect
Your bots, out and about
$4.99 USD / month at launch
Reach your Mac from iPhone and iPad without setting up your own network connection.
- Encrypted phone-to-Mac app traffic
- The same bots and conversations
- Remote desktop viewing and control
- Three-day connection trial
iPhone and iPad App Store release pending.
Monthly subscription renews until canceled. AI usage is separate. Local and Tailscale connections don’t require Routi Connect.
Before you start
A few good
questions.
What do I need?
A Mac, a supported AI account or API key, and an internet connection. The bundled desktop uses Apple silicon and macOS 26 or later. The Mac app supports macOS 14 or later; older systems can use Docker for bot desktops.
Does the AI run entirely on my Mac?
Your Mac runs Routi Core, stores conversations, and hosts bot desktops. Your chosen AI provider processes the content needed for a task under its own terms. “Runs on your Mac” doesn’t mean the AI model runs offline.
Can I use the AI subscription I already have?
Routi supports sign-in with selected provider accounts, including Claude and Codex, as well as API keys. Availability depends on the provider and your plan. Routi doesn’t include unlimited model usage.
Do I need a second Mac for Instinct mode?
We recommend a dedicated Mac signed into Messages with a separate bot Apple Account. You don’t need another Mac just to use Routi’s app. Instinct mode is optional and its setup checks that you’re using a separate Messages account.
What about Gmail and other Google services?
Google integrations are in limited testing while Google’s verification and the required security review are pending. They aren’t generally available yet. The settings distinguish Google’s granted access from Routi’s own bot controls.
Can I use my phone without a subscription?
Yes. You can connect directly on your network or through Tailscale. Routi Connect is the optional managed remote connection. The iPhone and iPad app is currently in testing and awaiting App Store release.
Is Routi open source?
Routi Bot is a proprietary product by Laboros AI, Inc. It includes third-party software under its respective licenses.
A small group. Real everyday work.
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