What Burn0 is
Burn0 is a local-first AI engineering workspace for delegating software outcomes without losing the project boundary, work record, or review path.
Quick start
- Open the release page for a verified Windows build or sign in to the web console.
- Open the narrowest project workspace that owns the work.
- Choose a configured model and begin with the Ask permission mode.
- Describe the outcome, constraints, and checks that define success.
- Review changed files, validation, and remaining evidence gaps.
Core concepts
The workspace ties project context, permissions, tools, and task history together. A run separates inspection, execution, post-change validation, and evidence-backed completion.
Models and tools
Model discovery, My Library ownership, device installation, runtime loading, and conversation selection are separate states. Native tools and MCP integrations are enabled and recorded per workspace.
Agent Core CLI
The headless CLI is currently a developer-beta surface and has no terminal UI.
burn0-agent run --instruction <text> --workspace <path> --model <id> --base-url <url> --permission-mode ask
Troubleshooting
Treat source checks, the running desktop app, authenticated APIs, packaged artifacts, and production deployment as different evidence layers.