Tencent Launches WorkBuddy AI Agent on HarmonyOS PC
Tencent has officially launched the HarmonyOS PC version of its AI office assistant, WorkBuddy, on the Huawei App Gallery. Developed in collaboration with Huawei, it introduces a system-level "tap-to-share" (OneHop) feature that is currently unavailable on other major operating systems. As the first desktop office AI agent on HarmonyOS, WorkBuddy showcases the deep integration of AI applications with Huawei's distributed operating system. This launch highlights the growing ecosystem of HarmonyOS PC and its unique hardware-software synergy capabilities. The "tap-to-share" feature leverages HarmonyOS's underlying distributed capabilities, allowing seamless interaction between mobile and PC versions. The development team overcame core challenges including system login, PC connection, skill calling, and product preview to adapt system-level permissions.
## BACKGROUND
Tencent WorkBuddy is an AI-native agent designed to automate office tasks like generating reports, spreadsheets, and presentations through multi-agent collaboration. HarmonyOS utilizes Huawei's OneHop technology, which combines NFC and short-range wireless technologies to enable instant data transfer and control between devices with a simple tap. This distributed architecture allows applications to run seamlessly across different form factors like smartphones and PCs.