The core idea
Your model plans, the Forge executes
Premium models plan the change (what files, what edits); a bundled local model,
the Forge, executes it on your machine, at $0 API cost. You stay in
control the whole time.
~/.orkestral, no server required, free to use.
Why Orkestral?
A team, not a chatbot
Agents decompose a request, execute it, and review each other’s work, then
report back to you in chat.
Cheap by design
The Forge runs locally, so routine execution costs nothing. Premium models are
used only to plan or when the Forge needs a fallback.
Local-first & private
No telemetry. Your repositories and history never leave your computer.
One unified deck
Chat, issues, git, code review and a knowledge base live in the same workspace
and feed each other.
Who it’s for
Orkestral is for developers and teams who want to delegate real work to AI, not just ask questions. If you have repositories and want an AI “software company” that plans, tracks, executes and reviews changes with your full context, Orkestral is built for you.Where to go next
Installation
Download and set up Orkestral on macOS, Windows or Linux.
Quickstart
Connect a workspace and run your first task in minutes.