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Sidekick vs SideKick
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Sidekick
8.0Browser designed for modern work
SideKick
8.0AI chat panel
| Metric | Sidekick | SideKick |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 6 |
| 90-day Installs | - | 22 |
| 365-day Installs | 2 | 22 |
| Version | 124.61.1.50292,e244ab6 | 3.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7.3K | 3.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 153 | 144 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 35 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jul 23, 2026 |
Reviews
Sidekick
Sidekick is a local-first AI-powered browser designed for modern work, offering a streamlined workflow for developers and teams. It enables users to manage tasks, collaborate, and access AI tools directly from their browser.
It serves as a browser and productivity tool, integrating AI support for developers to manage server setups and workflows efficiently.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license
- + Local-first AI functionality
- + Developer-centric features
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low recent installs
SideKick
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.
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)