Show HN: Understudy – Teach a desktop agent by demonstrating a task once
Summary
Understudy is an open-source platform that teaches a desktop agent to perform tasks by demonstration. It covers GUI, browser, shell, and memory within a unified local runtime, using a five-layer progression to move from watching and imitating to proactive autonomy. Current status notes Layers 1-2 implemented and usable on macOS, with Layers 3-4 partially implemented and Layer 5 as a long-term goal.