Overview
What XO Space is, how it differs from XO Cloud, and how to get from install to a working local Space.
XO Space is the core open-source product and agent execution engine (cowork-api). It gives you real-time observability—allowing you to watch your agents work, measure their output, and manage sessions whether your agent runs locally on your machine or on a managed cloud machine on XO.
Core Product Offering
Space is the unified foundation across all XO deployments:
- Open Source Repository: Available on GitHub at github.com/quirq-ai/xo-space.
- Local Space (OSS): Install with a single command
curl -fsSL https://quirq.ai/install | shon your laptop. Run agents locally while observing thoughts, tool calls, and session logs in real time. - Cloud Space (Managed): 1-click launch on app.xo.builders. Provides a managed remote VM pre-loaded with Space, browser IDE, and public endpoints.
- Feature & API Parity: Every agent capability, connector, and
cowork-apiendpoint is available locally and in the cloud.
Quickstart
1. Install Space (Local OSS)
Run the single curl installer, keep terminal open, and launch local UI.
2. Walkthrough Your First Space
Open the UI, attach an agent, and complete a verified task.
3. Agent Observability
Watch agent execution live and measure work delivered via quirqs.
4. Claude Code Skill
Install Space guidance as a native plugin for local Claude Code workflows.
Deployment Options: Local vs. Cloud
| Feature / Aspect | Local Space (OSS) | Cloud Space (Managed) |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime Engine | cowork-api (local daemon) | cowork-api (cloud container) |
| Execution Environment | Your laptop / desktop / server | Isolated Cloud VM on app.xo.builders |
| Setup Command | Single curl script or CLI skill | 1-Click "New Project" on Web Dashboard |
| Observability & Logs | Local UI (http://localhost:5002/space/) | Cloud Dashboard & Hosted VS Code IDE |
| Agent Support | OpenClaw, Claude Code, Hermes, Antigravity, etc. | OpenClaw, Claude Code, Hermes, Antigravity, etc. |
Whether launched locally or on the cloud, every agent runs inside a Space. Both environments expose the identical cowork-api endpoints. Terms: Glossary.