Original sourceVentureBeat
Summary
Block has released Berd, a locally installed Apache 2.0 desktop workspace for macOS, Windows, and Linux, unifying multiple AI agent harnesses and models. It uses Tauri + React for the GUI and communicates via Agent Client Protocol with the open-source agent framework Goose, which runs as a sidecar.…
Key points
- Developers can manage multiple AI agents in one desktop interface, avoiding context switching.
- Berd provides a unified agent workspace, potentially increasing productivity and promoting standardization of AI agents.
- Developers can seamlessly switch between different AI models and tools while retaining local data, enhancing workflow flexibility and privacy.
- Block contributed Goose to the Agentic AI Foundation, showcasing commitment to the open-source agent ecosystem.
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