The latest articles on DEV Community by PickleForge-Labs (@pickleforge_labs). https://dev.to/pickleforge_labs https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4067792%2Fd6db805e-baba-438d-87cc-727f2e735c2b.png https://dev.to/pickleforge_labs en PickleForge-Labs Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:02:14 +0000 https://dev.to/pickleforge_labs/try-pickleai-a-local-ai-desktop-assistant-powered-by-ollama-32p2 https://dev.to/pickleforge_labs/try-pickleai-a-local-ai-desktop-assistant-powered-by-ollama-32p2 <h1> Try PickleAI: A Local AI Desktop Assistant Powered by Ollama </h1> <p>🎥 Demo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/1216445244" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/1216445244</a></p> <h2> Try PickleAI </h2> <p>Download it, test it, and see how a local AI assistant fits into your workflow.</p> <p>GitHub:<br> <a href="https://github.com/PickleForge-Labs/PickleAI/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/PickleForge-Labs/PickleAI/</a></p> <h2> What is PickleAI? </h2> <p>PickleAI is an open-source local AI desktop assistant powered by Ollama. It is built for users who want a customizable AI experience that runs on their own computer.</p> <h2> Features </h2> <ul> <li>Local AI assistant running on your machine</li> <li>Ollama-powered AI models</li> <li>Desktop application interface</li> <li>Automation and productivity tools</li> <li>Private, customizable workflows</li> <li>Open-source development</li> </ul> <h2> Why try it? </h2> <p>I built PickleAI because I wanted an AI assistant that feels like a real desktop application — something users can control, customize, and run locally.</p> <p>I’m looking for early users and feedback. Try PickleAI, share your thoughts, and let me know what features you would like to see next.</p> <p>Thanks for checking it out!</p> ai opensource showdev tools