AI as Workspace

by aiawv1.8.12

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A better AI (LLM) client. Full-featured, lightweight. Support multiple workspaces, plugin system, cross-platform, local first + real-time cloud sync, Artifacts, MCP

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id NitroRCr.AIasWorkspace --exact --version 1.8.12

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for AI as Workspace

AI as Workspace uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

AI.as.Workspace_1.8.11_x64-setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for AI as Workspace →

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About

AI as Workspace - A better AI (LLM) client. Full-featured, lightweight. Support multiple workspaces, plugin system, cross-platform, local first + real-time cloud sync, Artifacts, MCP

Features:

Consistent Experience Across All Platforms

- Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Android, Web (PWA)

- Multiple AI providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, xAI, Azure, etc.

Conversation Interface

- User input preview

- Modifications and regenerations presented as branches

- Customizable keyboard shortcuts

- Quick scrolling to the beginning/end of a message

Multiple Workspaces

- Create multiple workspaces to separate conversations by themes

- Group workspaces into folders; supports nesting

- Create multiple assistants within a workspace or global assistants

Data Storage

- Data is stored locally first, accessible offline and loads instantly

- Cloud synchronization available after login for cross-device syncing

- Multi-window collaboration: open multiple tabs in the same browser with responsive data synchronization

Design Details

- Support for text files (code, csv, etc.) as attachments; AI can see file contents and names without occupying display space

- For large text blocks, use Ctrl + V outside the input box to paste as an attachment; prevents large content from cluttering the display

- Quote content from previous messages to user inputs for targeted follow-up questions

- Select multiple lines of message text to copy the original Markdown

- Automatically wrap code pasted from VSCode in code blocks with language specification

MCP Protocol

- Support for MCP Tools, Prompts, Resources

- STDIO and SSE connection methods

- Install MCP-type plugins from the plugin marketplace or manually add MCP servers

Artifacts

- Convert any part of assistant responses into Artifacts

- User-editable with version control and code highlighting

- Control assistant read/write permissions for Artifacts

- Open multiple Artifacts simultaneously

Plugin System

- Built-in calculator, document parsing, video parsing, image generation plugins

- Install additional plugins from the marketplace

- Configure Gradio applications as plugins; compatible with some LobeChat plugins

- Plugins are more than just tool calling

Lightweight and High Performance

- Quick startup with no waiting

- Smooth conversation switching

Dynamic Prompts

- Create prompt variables using template syntax for dynamic, reusable prompts

- Extract repetitive parts into workspace variables for prompt reusability

Additional Features

Assistant marketplace, dark mode, customizable theme colors, and more

Installers · v1.8.12

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for AI as Workspace.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AI as Workspace on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id NitroRCr.AIasWorkspace --exact --version 1.8.12. winget downloads the installer from aiaw and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install AI as Workspace silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id NitroRCr.AIasWorkspace --exact 1.8.12 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for AI as Workspace?

AI as Workspace uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: AI.as.Workspace_1.8.11_x64-setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall AI as Workspace via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id NitroRCr.AIasWorkspace --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from AI as Workspace's Apps & Features entry.

Is AI as Workspace free?

AI as Workspace is distributed under BSD-3-Clause. Refer to the publisher (https://docs.aiaw.app/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does AI as Workspace work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls AI as Workspace directly from the publisher.

How do I keep AI as Workspace up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id NitroRCr.AIasWorkspace --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of AI as Workspace from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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