HippoBuddy

Open-source AI desktop assistant for chat, coding, and office document workflows

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HippoBuddy is a free, open-source desktop assistant for Windows, macOS, and Linux that combines chat, AI-assisted coding, and office document workflows in one app. It supports full file editing with diff rollback, session forking, and bring-your-own-key connections to DeepSeek, Claude, GPT, or Ollama, requiring no login, and is aimed at individuals who want a transparent, self-hosted alternative to commercial AI desktop agents.

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