Rowboat

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Rowboat is an open-source AI coworker that builds a long-lived knowledge graph from your work data, connecting to email and meeting notes. It operates privately on your machine to help you get work done.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is rowboat?

Rowboat is an open-source AI coworker designed to build a persistent knowledge graph from your daily work, operating entirely on your local machine for privacy. It connects to services like Gmail and Google Calendar to ingest information, which it then uses to provide context for tasks such as generating documents, preparing for meetings, or drafting emails. The tool maintains an Obsidian-compatible vault of plain Markdown notes, allowing users to inspect and edit their knowledge graph. Rowboat supports various models, including local options via Ollama or LM Studio, and hosted models with user-provided API keys. It can also be extended with external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for enhanced functionality like web search or integration with other services.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and startup founders who need to automate knowledge management, prepare for meetings with relevant context, and generate documents based on their work history. Especially valuable for those prioritizing data privacy and local control over their AI tools and information.

Common actions

manage knowledge graph

automate work tasks

integrate AI tools

generate documents

prepare for meetings

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Capabilities

Key features

Builds knowledge graph
Local-first data storage
Email and calendar integration
Generates documents/briefs
Supports local/hosted models
Extensible with external tools
Voice input/output

Target Audience

developerstartup founderproduct manager

Integrations

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Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

How does Rowboat ensure data privacy?

Rowboat is designed to be local-first, storing all your data as plain Markdown notes directly on your machine. This means there are no proprietary formats or hosted lock-ins, giving you full control to inspect, edit, back up, or delete your information at any time.

Can I use my preferred AI model with Rowboat?

Yes, Rowboat is flexible and allows you to bring your own model. It supports local models via Ollama or LM Studio, as well as hosted models by providing your own API key. You can swap models anytime without affecting your data, which remains in your local Markdown vault.

What kind of external tools can Rowboat integrate with?

Rowboat can connect to a wide range of external tools and services through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This includes search engines like Exa, communication platforms like Twitter and Slack, project management tools like Linear and Jira, and even voice services like ElevenLabs.

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