askimo

Askimo - AI toolkit for your workflows.

askimo.chat · The AI chat client that works with ANY model.

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🚀 What is Askimo?

Askimo is your personal AI assistant that works on your computer - not in your browser. Chat with different AI models (like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini) all in one place, without worrying about losing your conversations when you close a tab.

Think of it as having multiple AI assistants in one app: use Claude for coding, ChatGPT for conversation, and a free local model for quick emails. Everything is saved on your machine - no cloud storage required.

Why Choose Askimo?

All your AI assistants in one place. Askimo gives you the freedom to work with any AI model you want.

✅ Use multiple AI models - Switch between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Ollama & more
✅ Ask questions about your files - Connect folders, files, and web URLs to get answers from your documents
✅ Automate tasks - Works from command line for scripts and workflows
✅ Your data stays private - Everything saved on your computer
✅ Free & open source - Free forever with full source code access

Supported Providers

Cloud: OpenAI · Claude · Gemini · Grok
Local: Ollama · LM Studio · LocalAI · Docker AI

Works with any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

🚀 Quick Start

Download Askimo for your operating system →

Installers available for macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel), Windows, and Linux (ARM64 & x64).

After installation: Open Askimo, add your API keys (or connect to Ollama for local models), and start chatting. Setup guide →

System Requirements

Askimo Desktop Demo

🎯 What You Get

Screenshots:

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⚡ Command Line Tool (Optional)

For advanced users: Askimo also works from the command line, perfect for automating repetitive tasks.

# Analyze log files automatically
cat app.log | askimo -p "Find critical errors and suggest fixes"

# Get code review suggestions
git diff | askimo -p "Review this code for bugs and improvements"

# Use saved templates
askimo -r gitcommit

Installation:

# macOS/Linux
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haiphucnguyen/askimo/main/tools/installation/install.sh | bash

# Windows (PowerShell)
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/haiphucnguyen/askimo/main/tools/installation/install.ps1 | iex

Learn more about the command line tool →

🛠️ Developer Setup

Want to build and run Askimo from source? Here’s how to get started:

Prerequisites

Clone & Build

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/haiphucnguyen/askimo.git
cd askimo

# Run the desktop application
./gradlew :desktop:run

# Build native installers
./gradlew :desktop:package

Project Structure

Contributing

Ready to contribute? Check out our Contributing Guide for detailed development guidelines, code standards, and how to submit pull requests.

📚 Note: For detailed information on customizing Askimo, building from source, and development workflows, follow the Development Getting Started Guide.

🌐 Available in Your Language

Askimo speaks your language! The entire app interface is available in:

🇺🇸 English • 🇨🇳 Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) • 🇯🇵 Japanese • 🇰🇷 Korean • 🇫🇷 French • 🇪🇸 Spanish • 🇩🇪 German • 🇧🇷 Portuguese • 🇻🇳 Vietnamese

More languages coming soon. Want to help translate? Let us know!

🤝 Need Help or Want to Contribute?

Get Help

Ways to Contribute

We’d love your help making Askimo better! Here are some easy ways to get involved:

No contribution is too small - we appreciate all help! 🙌

❤️ Enjoying Askimo?

If you find Askimo helpful, here are a few simple ways to show support:

Thanks for being part of the journey! 🙌

📄 License

AGPLv3. See LICENSE.

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