Open-source tools — Desktop(macos)

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Vellium

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A free, open-source desktop app for AI character chat, roleplay and long-form writing, where your data stays in a local database even with a cloud AI backend.

FreeWorks offlineOpen source
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How it works
A desktop AI workspace for character chat, multi-character roleplay, and long-form writing with RAG, LoreBooks, and MCP tools and plugins; you bring your own backend, such as OpenAI-compatible APIs, OpenRouter, LM Studio, Ollama, or KoboldCpp, while chats, characters, projects, and knowledge are stored in a local SQLite database.
What's different
Keeps your data in a local database even when you connect a cloud AI backend, and is free and open source.
Pricing
Free and open source.
Best for
Writers and roleplayers who want to choose their own AI backend while keeping their data local. Native builds are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Watched for 16 days · last checked 4d ago

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Tactile

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A free, open-source macOS menu-bar app that gives haptic trackpad feedback whenever your cursor passes over any clickable button, link or menu, system-wide.

FreeOpen source
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How it works
Runs in the Mac menu bar and taps the trackpad's haptic engine whenever the cursor passes over any clickable element — buttons, links, menus, tabs — system-wide across any app.
What's different
Works system-wide in any app rather than requiring per-app integration; open source.
Pricing
Free and open-source.
Best for
Mac users who want physical feedback when navigating the interface, not just visual cues.

Watched for 20 days · last checked 4d ago

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