Show HN: Ankita – an open-source personal AI companion for the desktop

Category: ai-ml

Tags: ai-assistant, desktop-app, cli, automation, multi-provider

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 7, Utility: 6)

Ankita is an open-source AI companion desktop app that connects to multiple providers (ChatGPT, Copilot, Groq, etc.) and offers a workspace for conversations, tool execution, project management, and automation. It includes a desktop UI, floating companion, and CLI, with features like file editing, command execution, browser automation, and scheduled tasks. The project is notable for its polished multi-surface experience and integration of real computer-use capabilities.

Target audience: developers, power users, and teams looking for a customizable AI assistant that can interact with their computer

Repository: https://github.com/akyourowngames/A.N.K.I.T.A · JavaScript · MIT · 6 stars

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