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SideKick

onit-sidekick · v3.0 • auto-updates

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AI chat panel

brew install --cask onit-sidekick
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Trust Score 6/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
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Review

Jul 23, 2026

SideKick is a local AI chat panel for macOS that enables users to interact with a local language model without additional software, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users who want on-device AI capabilities.

Enables users to chat with a local LLM using files, folders, and websites on their Mac.

Maturity: Project appears healthy with active GitHub activity and regular updates.

Community: Positive mentions on Hacker News highlight its local-first approach and developer-friendly features. No discussion found on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Local AI processing for privacy
  • + Swift-based native macOS app
  • + MIT license for open-source flexibility

Cons

  • - No community presence on Reddit
  • - Low recent installs (0 in last 30 days)
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SwiftLast commit: May 24, 2026