Posts tagged with #openai

How to Connect AI to Real-World Tools with MCP in Askimo Desktop

MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets your AI do real things, not just answer questions. Connect Askimo Desktop to GitHub, databases, local files, web search, and any API via Stdio or HTTP. Secrets stay in your OS keychain. Works with Claude, GPT, Gemini, and local Ollama models.

Askimo Desktop Updates: Built-in Terminal, MCP Integration, RAG Sources Tree, and Image Support

New in Askimo: built-in terminal emulator, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, a RAG sources tree to inspect exactly what the assistant used, image-model support for multimodal workflows, and major desktop improvements across performance, reliability, and UX.

Desktop AI Chat App: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Ollama with Kotlin

A comprehensive technical deep dive into building Askimo - an open-source desktop AI chat client for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama built with Kotlin and Compose. Learn how we architected support for multiple AI models, handled concurrent streaming, implemented RAG for documents, and solved real-world challenges in production.

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Ollama: Why You Should Use All of Them in One App

The best AI desktop app isn't the one with the best single model - it's the one that lets you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama together. Switch models mid-conversation, keep sensitive data local, and cut API costs by routing simple tasks to free local models. Askimo is free, open source, and works on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Askimo App Update: Multilingual Support, New Themes & Developer Tools

Major Askimo App update adds multilingual support for 10+ languages including English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Introduces 18 themes with light, dark, and system-adaptive options. New developer tools include real-time resource monitoring, enhanced debugging, and granular log controls. Significant performance improvements especially on Windows, plus better error handling across all platforms.

Expanding Askimo Beyond Automation and Into Everyday AI Work

Askimo App complements the CLI for interactive AI work. Switch between OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama in one session without separate browser tabs. The app maintains your workspace and conversation context when switching providers. Start with OpenAI, jump to Gemini, or use local Ollama models seamlessly. Features offline support, secure storage, and native cross-platform performance for unified AI workflows.