Build Emma · Office #38,144

What it is

Calls itself “coding app” and “coding platform”.

• Calls itself: coding app · coding platform · +1

“A coding app with an AI agent that runs on your own models”

“Build Emma is a desktop coding workspace with EMMA, a resident AI agent that runs on your own models via Ollama.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “account”, “subscription” and “telemetry”.

• Says it will not: account · subscription · telemetry

“No account, no telemetry, works offline.”

“…no subscription, no account, and a key that's checked on your own computer.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. Free for a trial period. Trial: “30 days”. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: £89.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free for a trial
• Price: £89
• Trial: 30 days

“£89, once.”

“…no subscription, no account, and a key that's checked on your own computer.”

Who it sells to

Available in 4 languages.

• Languages: 4 languages

“Multi-language LSP for TS/JS, Python, Rust and Go.”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• AI role: core to the product
• Bring your own key: yes

“Build Emma is a desktop coding workspace with EMMA, a resident AI agent that runs on your own models via Ollama.”

“Download for Linux & Windows”

What it works with

Names Claude, EMMA and 4 more on its pages.

• Names: Claude · EMMA · GPT · +3

“Build Emma is a desktop coding workspace with EMMA, a resident AI agent that runs on your own models via Ollama.”

“Her brain runs on your local model, Claude, or GPT.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “748”. Trying it asks for an email.

• Number claimed: 748
• Trial asks for: an email address

“No account, no telemetry, works offline.”

“Your licence key arrives by email, straight away”