What it does
PI-Desktop is a desktop app that brings your projects, AI agents, models, plug-ins and workflows into one place that stays on your computer.
It gives agents a persistent workspace of their own, separate from any single code editor or terminal, and lets you add panels, tools and background services through plug-ins.
Its makers say it is model-agnostic, so you can connect cloud models, local models such as Ollama or LM Studio, or your own gateways, and your projects stay local.
Who it's for
People who want a dedicated desktop home for AI agents and keep projects on their own machine.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. It is a desktop app you download and install, then connect a model. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
- Download and install the app for your computer from the project's releases page.
- Connect an AI model or provider.
- Open a project and start working.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (LGPL-3.0): Free to use, including for business; changes to the library itself must be shared.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- More on staying safe