Is Open Minis right for you?

A good fit for

For users who can manage model costs and carefully scope agent access to device data, files and system actions.

Before you choose

iOS/iPadOS16+, Apple-silicon macOS13+, visionOS1+, Android10+. Provider API access required unless configured with a compatible local endpoint. Local shell/files do not imply local model inference: prompts and tool outputs can reach the selected provider and MCP servers. Android Accessibility/Shizuku can control other apps and privileged operations; grant only required access. Source claims no analytics and Keychain storage, not independently audited. Scheduling and native capabilities vary by OS. Store prices, quotas and approval enforcement unconfirmed. No app installed, permission granted, key entered or automation executed.

Workflow and handoff

Choose a trusted model endpoint, restrict device permissions and MCP tools, and inspect proposed external actions before execution.

Pricing and practical limits

iOS/iPadOS16+, Apple-silicon macOS13+, visionOS1+, Android10+. Provider API access required unless configured with a compatible local endpoint. Local shell/files do not imply local model inference: prompts and tool outputs can reach the selected provider and MCP servers. Android Accessibility/Shizuku can control other apps and privileged operations; grant only required access. Source claims no analytics and Keychain storage, not independently audited. Scheduling and native capabilities vary by OS. Store prices, quotas and approval enforcement unconfirmed. No app installed, permission granted, key entered or automation executed.

Review method

Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Product workflow	Open Minis is an agent client with an on-device Linux shell, browser automation, session files and native device tools. It connects to external model providers and supports custom skills and MCP tools.	Facts sourced	2026-10-09
Pricing and restrictions	iOS/iPadOS16+, Apple-silicon macOS13+, visionOS1+, Android10+. Provider API access required unless configured with a compatible local endpoint. Local shell/files do not imply local model inference: prompts and tool outputs can reach the selected provider and MCP servers. Android Accessibility/Shizuku can control other apps and privileged operations; grant only required access. Source claims no analytics and Keychain storage, not independently audited. Scheduling and native capabilities vary by OS. Store prices, quotas and approval enforcement unconfirmed. No app installed, permission granted, key entered or automation executed.	Facts sourced	2026-10-09

Understand the total cost

Open Minis pricing & plans

Open-source client

Free

GPLv3 code; distribution and external inference terms separate

Documented capabilities: On-device tools and files; provider and MCP connectivity

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Was the application hands-on tested?

No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.

What is Open Minis used for?

Open Minis is an agent client with an on-device Linux shell, browser automation, session files and native device tools. It connects to external model providers and supports custom skills and MCP tools.

Does Open Minis have a free plan?

GPLv3 source available for ongoing self-use. App Store purchase terms unconfirmed; external model API keys and usage costs are separate.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Open Minis cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Open Minis through an API?

Bring provider API keys or compatible endpoints. MCP HTTP/STDIO transports, JSON import and per-session toggles documented; no separate public hosted API verified.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

iOS/iPadOS16+, Apple-silicon macOS13+, visionOS1+, Android10+. Provider API access required unless configured with a compatible local endpoint. Local shell/files do not imply local model inference: prompts and tool outputs can reach the selected provider and MCP servers. Android Accessibility/Shizuku can control other apps and privileged operations; grant only required access. Source claims no analytics and Keychain storage, not independently audited. Scheduling and native capabilities vary by OS. Store prices, quotas and approval enforcement unconfirmed. No app installed, permission granted, key entered or automation executed.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Official product information

Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.

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2026-10-09

Pricing review

Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.

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2026-10-09