Show HN: The AI agent that works inside the apps you use

Category: ai-ml

Tags: ai-agent, automation, desktop-app, permissions, integrations

Score: 6.7/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 6, Documentation: 3, Utility: 7)

Lava is a desktop AI agent that connects directly to 200+ apps via APIs rather than browser automation, enabling users to describe tasks in plain language and have the agent read data, plan, and execute actions with scoped permissions. It stands out for its approval-based permission model and ability to replace multi-tab workflows with a single conversation, making automation accessible without engineering setup.

Target audience: business users, operations teams, productivity-focused professionals

Repository: https://www.lava.so/#download

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