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SideKick
onit-sidekick · v3.0 • auto-updates
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AI chat panel
brew install --cask onit-sidekick 6
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Jul 23, 2026SideKick 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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