ProWorkBench

Local-first AI workbench for operators who want execution control.

What It Is

ProWorkBench is a local orchestration shell for:

• WebChat (operator control plane)
• Tools (filesystem/process operations)
• MCP (browser/media automation)
• Doctor checks and remediation guidance

Execution is operator-mediated: no hidden background tool execution, no silent approvals.

What It Is Not

• Not a hosted SaaS.
• Not a no-ops “auto-pilot” agent.
• Not a replacement for your model server. You bring your own OpenAI-compatible backend (commonly Text Generation WebUI).

Quickstart (3 Steps)

Linux/macOS

cd /home/jamiegrl100/Apps/proworkbench
npm install
npm run dev

Windows (PowerShell)

cd C:\path\to\proworkbench
npm install
npm run dev

Then:

1. Open http://127.0.0.1:5173
2. Open Doctor and run checks
3. Connect your model server (http://127.0.0.1:5000) and run your first preset

Architecture

Web UI (5173) -> PB Server (8787) -> Model API (OpenAI-compatible)
                            |-> Tools runtime
                            |-> MCP runtime
                            |-> SQLite + local state

Verified Feature Set

• Local-first state and logs
• Approvals queue and policy hooks
• Doctor diagnostics and guided remediation
• MCP template/build/test/install flow
• WebChat route control (direct vs browse flow)
• Workflow triage states (new, needs_review, done, ignored)

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FAQ

Does ProWorkBench ship a model?

No. Connect your own OpenAI-compatible server.

Does it require internet?

Core runtime is local-first. Internet depends on the integrations/tools you enable.

Where is data stored?

Local app data + SQLite in your configured data directory.

Can social channels execute tools?

By policy design, channel behavior can be restricted. Keep execution on WebChat for operator visibility.

Docs

• Docs Index
• Install
• Quickstart
• Doctor
• MCP Presets
• Security
• Troubleshooting
• Development
• Changelog

Roadmap (near-term)

• Installer packaging (Windows/macOS/Linux)
• Projects tab hardening
• Submission Assistant stabilization
• Signed release artifacts

If a roadmap item is not implemented yet, track it as a GitHub issue before shipping claims.

Links

• Website: https://proworkbench.com
• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/jamiegrl100/proworkbench/issues
• Discussions: https://github.com/jamiegrl100/proworkbench/discussions
• Releases: https://github.com/jamiegrl100/proworkbench/releases