Rabbit has announced OS3, a new agentic operating system that runs through the cloud and can be reached from an ordinary computer, without requiring the Rabbit R1 device anymore. More notably, the company revealed at the same time that it has already stopped manufacturing the R1.
The key questions are which channels OS3 can be reached from, how well it works across devices, and where user data ends up once everything is processed through the cloud.
What OS3 Actually Is, and Why Rabbit Is Cutting Ties With the R1
Rabbit calls OS3 an “agentic operating system.” It runs in the cloud but operates together with a user’s own devices locally, and OS3 decides on its own which devices, files, apps, or AI models it needs to complete a given task.
The bigger shift is that Rabbit founder Jesse Lyu told Wired that the company has stopped manufacturing the R1 device and is instead developing a new piece of hardware called a “cyberdeck,” which will also run OS3. It’s expected to launch within the next few months.
How You Can Actually Reach OS3 Right Now
Users can access OS3 through a dedicated desktop website, through messaging apps they may already use such as Telegram and iMessage, or by issuing commands through an existing Rabbit R1 device. None of these paths are mutually exclusive.
Each account can add up to five devices, and users can choose which AI models they want to use. OS3 decides which device, app, or file it needs to touch in order to finish the task it was given.
From a Single R1 to a Network of Devices You Choose Yourself
| Factor | Rabbit R1 (previous) | OS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Required device | Requires an R1 | Reachable from Windows, Mac, Linux, or a messaging app |
| Devices per account | Tied to a single device | Up to 5 devices |
| Choosing an AI model | Fixed by the device | User can choose |
| How to issue commands | Requires carrying a dedicated device | Through the desktop site, Telegram, or iMessage |
| Hardware production status | Rabbit has stopped manufacturing it | A new "cyberdeck" device is coming within months |
| Where chats/memory are stored | Tied to the R1's own system | Stored on Rabbit's servers |
What can be confirmed is that OS3 no longer requires buying an R1. How accurate it is in real multi-device use still needs more test results before it’s clear.
What Kind of Work OS3 Is Actually Built to Help With
According to Rabbit, OS3 decides on its own which files to pull, which apps to open, or which AI model to call in order to get a task done, unlike a typical AI assistant that waits for step-by-step instructions. Imagine a task that requires pulling a file from one device and handing it off to another device to finish processing — that is the kind of work OS3 is built to handle, not just answering questions inside a single chat window.
To be direct, there are no published test results yet confirming how accurate OS3 actually is in real-world use. Anyone who wants to try it should start with tasks where the results are easy to double-check.
Compared with Chat-Based AI Assistants and Existing Automation Tools
| Factor | OS3 | A typical chat-based AI assistant | Browser automation tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope of work | Chooses devices, files, apps, and AI models to finish a task | Answers questions and helps you think, but doesn't act for you | Follows pre-configured steps |
| Devices it can connect to | Up to 5 per account | Depends on the apps installed on each device | Depends on the configured tool |
| How to issue commands | Desktop site, Telegram, iMessage, or R1 | The provider's own chat app | A specific plugin or script |
| Privacy | Some chats and memory are stored on Rabbit's servers | Depends on each provider | Data stays within the workflow the user set up |
| Price | Not yet announced | A mix of free and paid tiers | Depends on the chosen tool |
OS3 differs from a chat-based assistant in that it tries to act across devices on the user’s behalf rather than just answering inside a single window — but that comes with the trade-off of trusting the system to reach into several devices at once.
Strengths Worth Watching, and Limits Still Worth Checking
Pros
- +No need to carry an R1 — commands can go through a computer or a messaging app you already use
- +Up to 5 devices per account, plus your choice of AI model
Cons
- −Chats and memory are still stored on Rabbit's servers rather than disappearing immediately
- −Third-party AI models have their own separate privacy policies that need to be checked
The Real Cost That Isn’t Answered Yet
Rabbit has not announced a subscription price for OS3 or set an official general-availability date. What can be confirmed right now is only the access channels and the maximum number of devices per account. The actual cost once it’s fully rolled out still remains to be seen.
Another cost that shouldn’t be overlooked is privacy. Even though Rabbit states it “won’t store, copy, use, or sell” user data, chats and their associated memory are still kept on the company’s servers, and third-party AI models connected to OS3 follow their own separate privacy policies. Users should read the terms carefully before linking an important account to the system.
Who Is It For, and Who Should Wait?
Made for
- People with multiple Windows, Mac, or Linux computers who want an AI to manage tasks across them
- People who already use Telegram or iMessage and want to run the agent through chat without buying new hardware
Think twice
- People concerned about privacy, since some chats are still stored on Rabbit's servers
Skip this one
- People who want to know the price or the general-availability date before deciding — Rabbit hasn't announced either yet
The R1 Is Discontinued — So Where Is Rabbit Headed Next?
Discontinuing the R1 doesn’t mean Rabbit is giving up on hardware. Jesse Lyu told Wired the company is building a new device called a “cyberdeck” that will also run OS3, targeting a launch within the next few months. In short, Rabbit isn’t abandoning hardware — it’s shifting its pitch from a single gadget to an agent system that works across whatever devices you already own.
What’s worth watching next is when Rabbit will announce OS3’s price and general-availability date, and how different the new cyberdeck will be from the original R1. It’s worth trying the no-hardware-required access first, then deciding whether waiting for the new hardware is worth it.