Askimo is the AI desktop app that gets real work done: search your own files, run agents like Claude Code and Codex, and automate multi-step tasks with MCP tools and Plans. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, and more. 100% private on your device.
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Askimo indexes your project files locally with RAG, so answers reference your actual documents — not just general knowledge.
Learn more →Connect any MCP server to give AI real capabilities: call APIs, query databases, browse the web — one config, works everywhere.
Learn more →Run Claude Code, Codex, or Antigravity directly on your machine. Point an agent at a folder and it reads, edits, and runs commands until the job is done.
Learn more →Chain multiple AI prompts into an automated workflow. Each step passes its output to the next — no copy-pasting between prompts.
Learn more →No complex setup. Just download, connect, and start chatting.
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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.
Go beyond chat. Point an agent at a project folder and it reads files, writes changes, and runs commands until the job is done, right inside Askimo.
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.
Connect to all major AI providers from one desktop app
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.
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/askimo-ai/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
