Show HN: ChatPanel, A Privacy-first AI Agent browser side panel

Category: ai-ml

Tags: privacy, ai-agent, browser-extension, local-first, anonymization

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 6, Utility: 7)

ChatPanel (Chap) is a privacy-first AI agent browser side panel that integrates with any model or agent, offering on-device anonymization, note-taking, meeting assistance, and browser automation. It stands out by running locally, supporting multiple backends, and ensuring sensitive data never leaves the user's machine. The project combines AI assistance with strong privacy guarantees and extensibility via MCP and custom agents.

Target audience: knowledge workers, developers, privacy-conscious users

Repository: https://chatpanel.net/

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