Local Code
Local Code is an agent app that works through your files on Mac, iPad or iPhone, running models on the device for private work.
What it is good for
- Analyzing data files and charting the results
- Writing documents and slide decks from local files
- Running an AI agent offline on your own device
- Building small software projects without a cloud service
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Setup
- Install a desktop app or browser extension
Level 3 of 5. Download and install it like any other app or extension.
- Cost
- Free and open source
- Type
- Agent app
- Tasks
- Works with
- Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, LibreOffice, Draw Things CLI, Python
Momentum
- Rank this week
- Not ranked yet
- Best rank
- None yet
- GitHub stars
- 85
GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Official links
Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.
Questions
- Is Local Code free?
- Yes. It is free and open source (GPL-3.0 license).
- Do I need to know how to code to use Local Code?
- No. Download and install it like any other app or extension.
- What does Local Code work with?
- According to its own documentation, it works with Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, LibreOffice, Draw Things CLI, and Python.
- What is Local Code good for?
- Analyzing data files and charting the results, writing documents and slide decks from local files, running an AI agent offline on your own device, and building small software projects without a cloud service.
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