Just ask Dusty.
Consider it done.

Your technical buddy for the computer and online stuff you don't want to deal with. Dusty can fix problems, install apps, fill out forms, find things, organize files and messages, and work through websites for you.

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Dusty, the DustyWire robot, juggling app windows and finished checklists

The watch overlay - follow along and stop anytime.

Whatever you need done, just ask Dusty.

Fix it. Install it. Fill it out. Book it. Find it. Handle it. Cancel it. Set it up. Dusty works through your computer and the web to get it done.

  • Fix It

    “My browser is painfully slow.”
    “Nobody can hear me on Zoom.”

  • Install It

    “Install Teams and make sure it opens.” or “Update Chrome.”

  • Fill It Out

    “Complete this government form using the information I gave you. Stop before submit.” or “Fill out this rental application.”

  • Book It

    “Book a table for four at 7:30 Friday.”
    “Buy these two tickets. Stop before payment.”

  • Find It

    “Find that Reel I saved.”
    “Find the link Sarah sent me.”

  • Handle It

    “Which messages actually need a reply?” or “Organize these emails by project.”

  • Cancel It

    “Cancel this subscription. Show me before the final confirmation.”
    “Unsubscribe me from this newsletter.”

  • Set It Up

    “Set up my work email in Outlook.”
    “Put a background on my Zoom call.”

How Dusty works

You ask. Dusty figures out the rest.

  1. Dusty at a computer, listening to a request

    1. Ask

    Tell Dusty what you want in normal language.

  2. Dusty pointing at a three-item plan

    2. Plan

    Dusty works out how to do it and shows you the plan. You approve the plan before it runs.

  3. Dusty typing, surrounded by app windows

    3. Do

    Dusty works through your apps, browser, files and settings.

  4. Dusty giving a thumbs up beside a check mark

    4. Done

    Dusty checks the result and tells you what happened.

And when you want to use it again...

Make It a Task

Write a job once, give it a name, and ask Dusty to run it any time.

Run It On a Schedule

A schedule fires a saved task on this computer at the time you choose. Dusty must be open and the computer must be on.

Skills are different: a Skill is know-how Dusty reads while working.
You do not run a Skill and you do not schedule a Skill.

Start using Dusty in a few minutes

  1. Download Dusty

  2. Install and open Dusty

  3. Start using Dusty free and give Dusty your first job

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Powerful AI is everywhere. The magic is making it useful, without taking over your digital life.

We see the screen. We don't keep the pictures.

Dusty looks at your desktop so it can click and type for you. Each screenshot goes to the AI for that step only. DustyWire does not store it: not for support, not if something goes wrong. A copy may stay on your computer in your chat history.

We don't keep what you asked unless you share it.

When a job finishes we save a short record: whether it worked, what kind of job it was, which apps or sites were involved, and what it cost. We don't store the text of your request unless you report a problem and choose to share it.

OpenAI and Anthropic

Your prompts and screenshots go to them mixed together and not associated with you, configured to not use your data for training and to delete it according to their policies.

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No agent building. No APIs to wire up. Just ask Dusty.

Built for normal people who just want it done.

What matters DustyWire General AI work agents Enterprise / DIY agents
Everyday computer help Core use case: FIX + DO Can help with many work tasks Usually built for automation/workflows
Your real computer Apps, browser, files and settings Varies by product, plan and permissions Possible, usually requires configuration
Setup Download Dusty and ask in normal language Usually low, sometimes needs connected apps/tools Typically higher
Per-app integrations Often not required for UI-based tasks May use browsers, connectors, apps or plugins Often part of setup/governance

Technical comparison

Yes No
DustyWire ChatGPT Work / Codex Claude Cowork Gemini Spark Manus Copilot Studio OpenClaw
Where it runs
Windows

No Windows app

Teams / M365 client only

WSL2 only
macOS

Beta

Teams / M365 client only
How it does the work
Controls your computer like you do

The whole product - sees the screen, any native app

Cloud VM by default; limited local mode

Research preview; not on Team / Enterprise

Cloud only; Mac app touches local files

Terminal commands, not on-screen UI

Microsoft cloud PCs, never your machine

Shell and browser, no screen vision
Works with apps that have no API

Any window on your screen, legacy apps included

Its cloud Linux workspace and Chrome

Via its desktop preview

Cloud only, Workspace apps

Terminal and browser only

Skips Electron, Java and Citrix apps

Shell and browser only
Native control - no MCP needed

Uses apps by sight - nothing to connect or install

Needs MCP servers

Needs connectors or plugins

Needs custom MCP

Needs connectors or the API

Needs one of 1,500+ connectors

Needs MCP client / server setup
Drives your real browser

By sight, like any other app

Cloud Chrome by default

Claude in Chrome extension

Cloud browser only

Browser Operator extension

Cloud browser only

Its own managed Chromium
Shell on your machine

By typing into your own terminal window

Codex CLI, three approval levels

Every command approved

Unrestricted by default
Works while your computer is off

Runs on your machine when the app is open

Only while its host stays on
Fully stops when you quit

Off is off

Cloud Work tasks keep running after you close the app

Cloud runs continue with your laptop closed

Cloud VM keeps going; closing the app changes nothing

Cloud tasks run while you are offline

Published agents fire on schedule with no one logged in

Quit the UI; launchd keeps the gateway daemon alive
You type your own passwords

The run pauses for you; secrets never reach the model

Kept in its cloud browser profile

Rides your Google account

Cloud runs sign in unattended

Held in Azure Key Vault

Credentials sit on its host
Who approves actions

Plan approved once; you type your own passwords

Suggest / Auto-edit / Full-auto

Manual / Auto / Skip

Says it asks first; onboarding warns it may not

Cloud runs unattended; local commands ask

Autonomous by design; reviewer opt-in

None by default
What you can teach it
Skills

In projects, shareable and public

Skills + Record & Replay

Shared with Claude Code

Taught in plain language

Playbooks

Markdown skills (preview)

3,200+ community skills, weakly vetted
Saved tasks

Named tasks you run by asking

Workspace agents + projects

Projects hold standing instructions

A core primitive

Playbooks double as tasks

Building agents is the product

Skills + cron, no task library
Scheduled runs

Fires locally while the app is open

Scheduled + heartbeat tasks

/schedule, runs in the cloud

Time + condition triggers

2 free, 20 on paid

Recurrence + event triggers

Cron + heartbeat
Long-term memory

Per chat and across chats; you edit every fact

Profile + opt-in Computer History

Projects only; account memory does not carry in

Learns from your behavior, with permission

Often forgets between tasks

Preview; expires after 28 idle days

Local files it writes itself
What it costs
See what every run costs

Every run's real cost, itemized

Plan credits; documented abnormal burn

Burns plan limits, no per-run figure

Opaque caps, no top-ups

No estimate; failed runs still cost

1-200+ credits a message

Your API bill, not broken out per run
Free tier

$5 of credit to start, no subscription

Work needs a paid plan

Paid Claude plans only

Subscription only

300 credits a day, Lite model

Credits only

Free software, but you pay the model bill
Price

Prepaid credits, pay per task, no subscription

$8-$200/mo plans plus credit metering

Inside Claude plans, $20-$200/mo

$19.99-$199.99/mo, hard caps, no top-ups

$0-$200/mo of credits

$200 per 25,000 credits; 5-15 a step

$0 plus your API bill, often $50-500/mo

Facts last verified 2026-08-22, from each vendor's own docs and pricing pages. The market moves fast - if something here has gone stale, we want to know.

A stack of copper coins

Start free. Pay as you go.

No mandatory subscription. Pay for the work Dusty does, see the cost of each run, and add balance when you need it.

Get Started Free

Dusty works for you.
You stay in control.

Dusty typing at a computer while a person's hand rests on its pause button
  1. 01

    Approve the plan

    Approve the plan before it runs.

  2. 02

    Work together

    Work with Dusty, or step in whenever you want. Move the mouse or type a key and Dusty waits. When you're done, it picks up where you left off. Use Stop if you want it to stay paused.

  3. 03

    Pause or stop

    Easily pause or stop Dusty whenever you want.

  4. 04

    Passwords stay yours

    Your passwords stay yours. When a sign-in or code is needed, Dusty pauses and you type it yourself. Secrets never go to the AI.

  5. 05

    Watch it work

    See Dusty work through the task on your computer.

  6. 06

    Clear cost

    See what a run costs instead of committing to a mandatory monthly subscription.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to install Dusty?

Dusty is designed to install in just a few minutes. Download Dusty, install and open it, then start using the app free.

Can I use my computer while Dusty is working?

Yes. Dusty uses your mouse and keyboard, so the two of you take turns. Move the mouse or press a key and Dusty stops and waits. When you've let go for a few seconds, it looks at the screen again and carries on. Press Stop if you want it to stay paused.

Do I need to connect Dusty to every app or set up integrations?

No. Dusty works the way you do: it looks at the screen, then clicks and types. If you can use an app or a website, Dusty can usually use it too, with nothing to connect.

Do I need to give Dusty my passwords?

No. When a sign-in or a code is needed, Dusty pauses and you type it yourself. If you want Dusty to sign in for you, for example on a scheduled run, you can save that login in the app. It is stored encrypted on your computer, and Dusty types it there without ever sending it to the AI.

What is the difference between a task, a Skill and a schedule?

A task is a saved job you can run again by name. A schedule runs a saved task on this computer at the time you choose. A Skill is know-how Dusty reads while it works, such as how a particular app is laid out. You don't run or schedule a Skill; Dusty uses it when it helps.

Do scheduled tasks run if my computer is off?

No. Schedules run on your computer, so at the scheduled time the computer must be on and Dusty must be open.

Does Dusty work with every app and website?

Most of them. Dusty works on Windows and macOS with anything it can see on the screen. Some steps need you, like a CAPTCHA, a code sent to your phone or a decision only you can make. When Dusty reaches one, it pauses and asks.

What happens if Dusty cannot finish a task?

Dusty stops and tells you what it finished and what got in the way. Answer in the chat or sort out the problem yourself, and Dusty can carry on from there.

Does Dusty need an internet connection?

Yes. Dusty runs on your computer, but the AI that reads the screen and decides each step works online.

How much does Dusty cost?

There is no subscription. You get $5 of free credit when you confirm your email, then add balance only when you need it. Every run shows what it cost.

Can Dusty submit forms, make purchases or send messages for me?

Yes, if you ask it to. Dusty shows you its plan before it starts, and you can tell it where to stop, for example “Stop before payment.” When a password or code is needed, Dusty pauses and you type it yourself.

Dusty the robot, waving you in

Give Dusty your first job

Download Dusty and hand off the first computer or online task you do not want to deal with yourself.

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