Helicon · Office #37,534

What it is

Calls itself “desktop and web app”.

• Calls itself: desktop and web app

“A free, open-source desktop and web app built only for the muse CLI”

Where it puts itself

Publishes a comparison page.

“Compare -> https://helicon.sh/compare”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly plan.

• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Free, no paid tier”

“A free, open-source desktop and web app built only for the muse CLI”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers.

• Sells to: developers

“Open-source desktop app and VS Code panel for Muse Code”

How it runs

A desktop app, browser extension and web app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Open source. AI is the core of the product.

• Kind: desktop · extension · web
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Open source: yes
• AI role: core to the product

“A free, open-source desktop and web app built only for the muse CLI”

“Helicon is also an extension for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf and Antigravity”

What it works with

Plugin for Antigravity, Cursor, VS Code and 1 more. Names Muse Code, Tauri and 1 more on its pages.

• Plugin for: Antigravity · Cursor · VS Code · +1
• Names: Muse Code · Tauri · WSL2

“Helicon is also an extension for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf and Antigravity: a side panel for the folder you have open.”

“Helicon Open-source desktop app and VS Code panel for Muse Code”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download for Windows Download for macOS View source 81 stars on GitHub”

“Try it in your browser first · Unofficial community project.”