LocalAI desktop client for self-hosted AI. 100% private, local-first with multi-provider support, organized chats, search & hybrid cloud workflows.
Askimo transforms LocalAI from a simple chat interface into a full AI studio — with RAG, code block execution, MCP tool integrations, and multi-provider switching.
Connect to your LocalAI instance with complete control over your AI infrastructure and data.
All conversations and data stay on your infrastructure. Perfect for enterprise and sensitive workloads.
Run unlimited AI conversations on your own hardware without per-token API costs.
Use LocalAI for private tasks and seamlessly switch to cloud providers when needed.
Index your docs, code, and notes. AI answers grounded in your own knowledge base — not the open internet.
AI agents that read files, run commands, call APIs, and execute git operations — not just chat.
Chain multiple AI prompts into automated workflows. Each step builds on the last — research, analyse, write — all in one run.
A fair, side-by-side look at what Askimo AI Studio adds on top of the standard LocalAI access — acknowledging what each does well.
| Feature | Askimo App AI Studio | LocalAI Standard Access |
|---|---|---|
| Native desktop app (no browser) | Web UI only | |
| RAG — index & search your documents | ||
| Code block execution (Python, Bash, Node) | ||
| MCP tools (file, git, web, APIs) | ||
| AI Plans — multi-step AI workflows | ||
| Multi-provider switching (cloud + local) | ||
| CLI interface for scripting | ||
| Persistent conversation history & search | Limited | |
| Run models locally (100% private) | ||
| Model parameter controls (temp, context…) | ||
| Markdown & code rendering |
✓ = included · ✗ = not available · text = partial or different approach. Based on publicly documented features as of 2026.
See how different users benefit from using Askimo App with LocalAI.
Run your own AI infrastructure with LocalAI and manage it through a beautiful desktop interface.
Keep all AI interactions within your organization's network while maintaining a modern user experience.
Use LocalAI for sensitive data and cloud providers for general tasks, switching seamlessly as needed.
"Great way to manage my LocalAI setup with the flexibility to use cloud providers too."
— Askimo App User
Common questions about using LocalAI with Askimo App.
Yes, Askimo App is a graphical interface that works with your existing LocalAI installation. You need LocalAI running on your system or network.
Yes! Askimo App allows you to use LocalAI for private tasks and switch to cloud providers like OpenAI or Claude when needed, all in one app.
Yes, LocalAI runs entirely on your infrastructure. Askimo App connects to your LocalAI instance without sending any data to external servers.
Askimo App isn't limited to LocalAI. Connect multiple providers and switch based on your needs.
Download Askimo App and connect to LocalAI Self-Hosted AI in minutes.
Free & open source · No account required · Works offline with local models
