Rabbit Launches OS3 AI Agent for Windows, Mac, and Linux Without Requiring R1 Hardware
Rabbit’s cloud-run OS3 coordinates up to five Windows, Mac, or Linux devices, files, apps, and linked AI models without requiring an R1. Founder Jesse Lyu says R1 manufacturing has stopped, while an OS3 cyberdeck is expected within “months.”
Rabbit is rolling out a standalone AI agent called OS3 that works without its R1 hardware device, the company announced in September 2026. The new “agentic operating system” runs in the cloud while operating locally across Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.
Users can add up to five devices to a single account and link their preferred AI models. OS3 will automatically determine which devices, files, apps, and AI models it needs to complete a given task. The system is also accessible through a dedicated desktop site, paired messaging apps such as Telegram or iMessage, and Rabbit’s existing R1 device.
Rabbit founder Jesse Lyu told Wired, which first reported the news, that the company has stopped manufacturing R1 devices. However, Rabbit is not exiting the AI hardware space entirely. The startup is instead developing a new vibe-coding “cyberdeck” that will run OS3, expected to launch within “months,” according to Wired.
The move expands Rabbit’s reach beyond its R1, a device that drew criticism after its release. By offering OS3 as a software-based agent compatible with mainstream desktop operating systems, the company may attract users who never purchased the dedicated hardware.
On privacy, Rabbit states that OS3 will not store, copy, use, or sell user data. The company does note, however, that chat histories and memories derived from them will remain on its servers. Data handled by third-party AI providers connected to OS3 will be subject to those providers’ own privacy policies, which could vary significantly from Rabbit’s stated approach.