Release2026-09-19

TencentCloud released Octop, an open-source self-hosted AI assistant. It supports multi-user and multi-agent setups. Users can switch between specialized agents per task. It integrates with Feishu, DingTalk, QQ, Discord, and WeCom. Octop includes a web dashboard, CLI, and IM channels. Security features cover JWT multi-user isolation and PII redaction. It offers a knowledge base with RAG over private documents. Plugins and connectors extend its capabilities. ACP integration allows IDE workflows with external coding agents. Browser and terminal AI+ features enable web automation and command execution. Remote desktop support covers Linux, Windows, and macOS. All data remains local under a single process.

What it unlocks

Self-host a multi-user, multi-agent AI assistant with built-in security, knowledge base, and automation.

What you need to act on it

  • self-hosting capability
  • Python 3.12+ environment

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