Askimo makes AI actually useful for your work. Get precise answers from your own files, connect AI to real-world tools and services, and run deep multi-step research automatically. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, and more. Everything stays private on your device.
Data stays local
Project answers
Real-world actions
Multi-step workflows
No cloud needed
Optimized perf.
Understand in 30 seconds
Chat with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama from a single desktop app. Switch between models anytime without losing your conversation context.
Connect Askimo to your project folders, documents, PDFs, and code. AI answers questions based on your actual files using built-in RAG indexing, not just general knowledge.
Connect MCP servers to give AI real capabilities: browse the web, run commands, query databases, and call APIs. One config works across all supported AI models.
Chain multiple AI prompts into automated workflows. Each step builds on the last, passing results forward automatically. Run research reports, investment briefs, job applications, and more with a single click.
No complex setup. Just download, connect, and start chatting.
Get the desktop app for your platform
Add your OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or Ollama API
(Optional) Create project & add folders
Ask questions about your work
Real feedback from developers and professionals using Askimo.
"Finally, one AI desktop app that lets me use any AI model I want. Being able to switch between GPT-4 and Claude mid-conversation is exactly what I needed."
Emily Chen
Full Stack Developer
"Askimo feels incredibly fast. Even with local models through Ollama, it stays lightweight and responsive. Best AI desktop client I've used."
David Rodriguez
DevOps Engineer
"The multi-language support makes this the first AI app my parents can actually use. Privacy-first architecture is a huge plus for our team."
Sarah Thompson
Product Manager
"Love the clean UI and the flexibility. It feels like a real productivity tool, not just another Electron wrapper. RAG support is impressive."
Alex Kumar
Software Engineer
"I've tried several AI desktop clients. Askimo is the most balanced and stable. Local storage means I own my data. No vendor lock-in."
Michael Park
Tech Lead
"Using multiple AI models in one app is a game changer for workflow automation. Being able to compare Claude vs GPT-4 responses side-by-side is invaluable."
Jessica Martinez
AI Researcher
Askimo combines file-aware AI, multi-step Plans, and real-world tool actions into a single desktop app. All data stays local on your device.
Askimo indexes your project files and answers questions based on your actual documents, code, and PDFs. Not just general knowledge.
Chain multiple AI prompts into an automated workflow. Each step runs in sequence, passing its output to the next automatically. No copy-pasting between prompts.
AI often responds with a Python or Bash script even when you did not ask for one. Instead of copy-pasting it into a terminal, just click Run:
Connect to all major AI providers from one desktop app
Askimo combines three core capabilities that change how you interact with AI: RAG indexing so AI knows your files, MCP tools so AI can take real actions, and Plans so complex multi-step work runs automatically. All data stays local on your device.
Askimo indexes your project folders, PDFs, source code, and documents. When you ask a question, AI retrieves the relevant content from your files first and answers based on your actual work, not just general knowledge.
Chain multiple AI prompts into automated workflows. Each step runs in sequence, passing its output to the next as context. Run research reports, investment briefs, competitor analysis, job applications, and more with a single click. Build your own plans by describing them in plain English.
Connect Askimo to any MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to give AI real-world capabilities: browse the web, run terminal commands, query databases, call APIs, and more. One config, works across all supported AI models.
Common questions about using Askimo with multiple AI models, RAG indexing, and automation workflows.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI models interact with external tools and services. In Askimo, you can connect any MCP server to give AI real capabilities: browse the web, run terminal commands, query databases, call REST APIs, read calendars, and more. Once configured, MCP tools are available across all supported AI models without any extra setup.
Askimo reads and indexes your project files, code, PDFs, and documentation. When you ask questions, the system retrieves relevant content from your files before generating responses. This provides AI with project-specific context in addition to its general training data. The indexing runs entirely on your local machine.
Different AI models have different characteristics. Claude handles long-context code analysis well. ChatGPT works well for general knowledge tasks. Gemini provides quick responses. Ollama runs locally for complete privacy. Having multiple options lets you choose based on your specific needs, and your indexed project knowledge is available with all of them.
Yes, when using local AI models like Ollama, LM Studio, LocalAI, or Docker AI. These models run entirely on your machine without requiring an internet connection. RAG indexing also works offline. When using cloud-based AI like OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini, an internet connection is required.
All chat history and indexed files are stored locally on your device with AES-256 encryption. API keys are secured in your system keychain. There is no cloud sync or data collection. File indexing runs on your machine - files are not sent to external servers. When you query cloud-based AI platforms, your prompts are sent to their APIs according to their respective privacy policies. Learn more about local storage and security →
Askimo supports OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Grok, Ollama (local models), LM Studio, LocalAI, and Docker AI. You can switch between models, and your indexed knowledge works consistently across all of them.
Yes. Askimo is licensed under GNU Affero General Public and is completely free to use. The source code is available on GitHub at github.com/haiphucnguyen/askimo. You can review the code, self-host, modify, and contribute to the project.
Download Askimo for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Connect AI to your project files for context-specific answers. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, and more. Local storage keeps your data private. Free and open source.
Free & open source · No account required · Works offline with local models
