Vyact: Open-Source Desktop Workspace Unifying Local LLMs, RAG, and Browser Context

vyact · reddit · 2026-09-04

A free, open-source (AGPL-3.0) desktop AI workspace, Vyact unifies local LLMs with everyday workflows:

• Local model management: search Hugging Face, estimate memory before download; oMLX inference on Apple Silicon
• Document RAG: index files, Q&A with inspectable source passages
• Browser context: Chrome extension sends webpages for summaries; Gmail/Google Drive integration
• Coding: generate/edit files with diff view, review and undo changes
• Extras: voice input/read-aloud, inference stats (prompt processing, generation speed, cache hits)

Honest caveat: on an M4 Pro 24GB, tested models are still limited for serious coding work — small demos don't prove reliability on larger projects.

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