Ink & Switch: Ten Years of Reimagining Tools for Thought
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Ink & Switch celebrates 10 years of independent research into human-centric computing and tools that empower users through data ownership and software malleability.
Local-First Software
Software architectures and applications that prioritize running on the user's own device, storing data locally, and functioning without constant server connectivity.
Reading List
oomwoo: The DIY, Cloud-Free Open Source Robot Vacuum
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oomwoo is a community-driven, open-source robot vacuum project that combines ROS 2 navigation with 3D-printable hardware for a cloud-free cleaning solution.
KanBots: A Kanban System for Parallel AI Agents
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KanBots is a local-first Kanban system that orchestrates parallel AI agents to automate software development through a structured, persona-driven workflow.
The Case for Local-First AI
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Developers should prioritize on-device AI over cloud APIs to create more private, reliable, and cost-effective software.
YourMemory: Biologically-Inspired Persistent AI Memory
YourMemory provides AI agents with a persistent, biologically-inspired memory layer that uses decay and hybrid retrieval to retain important information across sessions.
Cog: Persistent Plain-Text Memory for Claude Code
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Cog provides Claude Code with a transparent, plain-text persistent memory system that evolves through nightly self-reflection.
Project NOMAD: Your Free Offline Knowledge and AI Server
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Project NOMAD is a free open-source suite that hosts a massive library of knowledge, maps, and AI on your local hardware without requiring internet access.
DenchClaw: The Local AI CRM and Productivity Framework
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A locally-hosted, open-source AI CRM and productivity framework for automated knowledge work and outreach.
Glaze: Chat with AI to Build Native Desktop Apps
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Glaze is an AI chat-based builder for creating native, system-integrated desktop applications.