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Pre-Seed Prototype — The First 24/7 AI Employee That Actually Uses Your Computer
CHO Platform is currently in private development. We're building this because we believe AI should work like a colleague, not just a chatbot. Pre-seed investment would help accelerate development, but we're focused on building something genuinely useful first.
This is not a concept or mockup. CHO is a functional prototype that operates your desktop like a human employee—launching applications, reading your messages, writing code, debugging issues, and messaging you when tasks are complete. It runs autonomously on dedicated hardware and works while you sleep.
The Vision
Every company wants to hire talented developers, designers, and operators—but talent is expensive, time zones are limiting, and humans need sleep. CHO changes this equation entirely.
Imagine an employee who works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One who never calls in sick, never needs vacation, and costs a fraction of a human salary. One who can operate any software you use—VS Code, Figma, Xcode, browsers, terminals—with the same proficiency as your best team members.
That's what CHO Platform delivers. Not a chatbot that answers questions. Not a copilot that suggests code. A genuine digital employee that sits at a computer, uses your applications, and gets work done.
Your 24/7 Digital Employee
CHO operates exactly like a remote employee with full desktop access. Give it a workstation—your Mac, a dedicated Mac Mini, a Mac Studio, or a cloud VM—and it works around the clock. It completes tasks, reports progress, asks questions when stuck, and texts you when the job is done.
Core Capabilities
- Runs autonomously on your Mac or a dedicated workstation
- Works while you sleep—continues tasks overnight, across weekends
- Texts you via WhatsApp or iMessage when work is completed
- Reports progress periodically so you're never in the dark
- Asks clarifying questions when it encounters ambiguity
- Contributes to your codebase—commits, PRs, code reviews
- Learns your preferences and improves with every interaction
The Difference
Unlike AI assistants that wait for prompts and provide text responses, CHO takes action. When you say "fix the login bug," it opens VS Code, navigates to the relevant file, reads the code, debugs the issue, implements a fix, runs tests, and commits the change. You wake up to a solved problem, not a suggestion.
Development & Coding
CHO can open your development tools and work on code just like a developer. It reads, writes, debugs, and tests—using the same applications your human engineers use every day.
Applications It Uses
| Application | What CHO Does |
|---|---|
| VS Code | Write, edit, refactor code. Navigate projects. Run extensions. |
| Xcode | Build and debug iOS/macOS apps. Run simulators. Fix crashes. |
| Figma | Open designs, inspect specs, understand layouts, export assets. |
| Terminal | Run commands, git operations, build tools, package managers. |
| Browser | Test web apps, research documentation, access APIs. |
| Any macOS App | Full desktop control—if a human can use it, CHO can use it. |
Design-to-Code Workflow
CHO can open Figma, understand your designs visually, and then implement them in code. It reads design specs, identifies components, understands spacing and typography, and translates that into functional UI code in your framework of choice.
- Opens Figma and navigates to your design file
- Analyzes the visual layout, colors, spacing, and components
- Opens VS Code and creates component files
- Writes React/Swift/HTML code matching the design
- Previews in browser or simulator to verify
- Iterates until the implementation matches the design
- Commits the code and texts you when complete
Note: CHO understands and implements existing designs. It does not currently create original designs—that capability is on the roadmap for future development.
Development Tasks
→ Opens VS Code, locates the file, reads the code, identifies the bug, implements fix, runs tests, verifies, commits
→ Opens Figma, inspects design specs, opens VS Code, creates components, writes styles, tests in browser
→ Opens Xcode, runs simulator, captures crash log, traces stack, identifies root cause, applies fix, verifies
→ Opens browser to read API docs, opens VS Code, updates all relevant files, runs tests, fixes failures, commits
Communication & Reporting
CHO uses native messaging apps to keep you informed. Since it controls your desktop, it simply opens WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, or any messaging app and sends messages just like you would. No special integration needed—if it's installed, CHO can use it.
| Platform | Read Messages | Send Updates | Ask Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| iMessage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email (Mail.app) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telegram | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How It Communicates
- Task completion: "Finished fixing the login bug. Tests passing. Committed to main."
- Progress updates: "Working on the settings page. 3 of 5 components done."
- Blocked status: "Need access to the staging database. Can you send credentials?"
- Questions: "The Figma design has two versions. Which one should I implement?"
QA, Meetings & Collaboration
CHO isn't limited to solo work. It can participate in your team workflows— joining video calls, running QA tests, giving demos, and collaborating in real-time with screen sharing.
QA & Testing
- Run through user flows and identify bugs
- Test across different scenarios and edge cases
- Document issues with screenshots and steps to reproduce
- Verify fixes and regression test after changes
- Write and execute test scripts
Meeting Participation
- Join Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams calls
- Share screen to demo features or walk through code
- Present work completed and explain implementation decisions
- Participate in design reviews and standups
- Take notes and action items during meetings
Live Demos
Need to demo a feature to stakeholders? CHO can join the call, share its screen, and walk through the functionality—explaining what it built and how it works. It can answer questions and respond to feedback in real-time.
Deployment Options
CHO runs on your own hardware, giving you complete control over data privacy and security. No cloud dependencies for core operation—your code and data never leave your infrastructure.
| Configuration | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Your Mac | Personal use, runs alongside your work | $0 |
| Dedicated Mac Mini | Always-on, dedicated 24/7 tasks | ~$600 |
| Mac Studio | Heavy workloads, fast model inference | ~$2,000 |
| Cloud macOS VM | Remote access, team deployment, scale | ~$50/mo |
Enterprise Deployment
For organizations, CHO can be deployed across multiple dedicated workstations. Each instance specializes in different domains—frontend, backend, iOS, infrastructure—working collaboratively like a distributed team.
Untitled Access Layer
The Untitled Access layer is the technological foundation that enables CHO to operate a computer. It provides complete control over the macOS environment through a unified API.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Screen Capture | Real-time visual understanding of screen content |
| Element Detection | Identifies buttons, text fields, UI components |
| Mouse Control | Click, double-click, right-click, drag, scroll, hover |
| Keyboard Input | Type text, shortcuts, modifier keys, key combinations |
| Application Launch | Open any installed application by name or path |
| Window Management | Resize, move, minimize, focus, switch windows |
| File System Access | Navigate, create, move, delete, organize files |
| Clipboard | Copy, paste, access clipboard history |
Market Opportunity
The global shortage of software engineers is projected to reach 85.2 million by 2030. Companies spend billions annually on engineering talent, with average senior developer salaries exceeding $150,000 in major markets.
CHO addresses this gap. Not by replacing engineers, but by multiplying their productivity. One engineer with CHO can accomplish what previously required a team. Routine tasks—bug fixes, refactoring, test writing, documentation—can be delegated to CHO while human engineers focus on architecture, innovation, and complex problem-solving.
Competitive Landscape
| Category | Examples | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Code Assistants | Copilot, Cursor | Suggestions only, human executes |
| Chatbots | ChatGPT, Claude | Text responses, no action |
| Agent Frameworks | AutoGPT, LangChain | Limited to APIs, no GUI |
| CHO Platform | Full desktop control | Uses any application |
Fun fact: CHO can also use Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, and Claude. Since it controls the desktop, it can open these tools, use their features, and combine them with its own capabilities. It's not competing—it's leveraging everything.
Development Status
The prototype demonstrates core functionality across all major subsystems. Pre-seed investment would help accelerate the path to production.
| Component | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Control (Miso Access) | Functional | Full macOS integration |
| App Control (VS Code, Xcode, etc) | Functional | All major dev tools |
| Figma Understanding | Functional | Read designs, implement in code |
| Debugging & Code Completion | Functional | Full debugging workflow |
| Chat Interface | Functional | TUI-based interaction |
| Koji Operator (CHO Kernel) | Trained | 30K sample fine-tune |
| Messaging (Native Apps) | Functional | WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack |
| QA & Testing | Functional | Full test workflows |
| Meeting Participation | Functional | Zoom, Meet, screen share |
| Memory System (.chlf) | In Progress | Persistent learning |
| 24/7 Background Execution | In Progress | Autonomous operation |
Development Roadmap
| Phase | Timeline | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Now | Working prototype, seeking pre-seed |
| Alpha | Q1 2026 | 24/7 execution, memory persistence |
| Beta | Q2 2026 | Messaging integration, multi-user |
| Launch | Q3 2026 | Production deployment, enterprise |