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Sidekick

Sidekick es un proyecto de chat con IA de código abierto de johnbean393 (johnbean393/Sidekick en GitHub). Tiene 3.317 estrellas en GitHub y 149 bifurcaciones, se publica bajo la licencia MIT y se actualizó por última vez en GitHub el 30 de septiembre de 2026.

A native macOS app to chat with a local LLM over your own files, folders and websites.

★ 3,3k estrellas⑂ 149 bifurcacionesMITactualizado sep 2026
▦ visual: el README de este proyecto no incluye ninguna captura incrustable,
así que aquí va un marcador. La guía de abajo está completa de todos modos.
// datos del proyecto

Datos del proyecto

Estrellas en GitHub
3.317
Bifurcaciones
149
Licencia
MIT
Última actualización en GitHub
30 de septiembre de 2026
Categoría
Chat con IA
Tipo de ficha
Guía de instalación completa
Sitio oficial
Official site
// cómo funciona

Cómo funciona

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide the first concrete outcome you want from it, so you can pick the right example, template or mode instead of exploring everything at once.

  2. Get the project

    Clone the repository (or install the published package) and skim its README quick start for the requirements for your platform.

  3. Install and configure

    Run the documented install step and set any required configuration — such as provider keys, data sources or local services — before the first run.

  4. Run your first task

    Execute the smallest documented example end to end, confirm the output is what you expected, then adapt it to your real data or workflow.

// características

Por qué gusta tanto

Local-first chat over your data

Ask questions grounded in files, folders and websites on your Mac, powered by llama.cpp.

Deep research

A deep-research mode for longer, source-backed investigations.

Function calling and memory

Tool use plus persistent memory across conversations.

Canvas and image generation

Work on documents in a canvas and generate images from within the app.

Rich rendering

Advanced Markdown with LaTeX, data visualisation and code display.

Bring your own API key

Optionally connect cloud models with your own key when local models are not enough.

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// ejecútalo

Ejecútalo tú mismo

  1. Clone the repository

    Get the source so you can inspect, configure and run it locally.

    git clone https://github.com/johnbean393/Sidekick.git
    cd Sidekick
  2. Install Sidekick

    Install the cask via Homebrew, or download the app from the project site/Releases.

    brew install --cask arcadi4/tap/sidekick-ai
  3. Open and chat locally

    Launch Sidekick, let it load a local model, and point it at a folder or website to start asking questions.

    # Open Sidekick.app and follow the in-app setup — see README Installation
// casos de uso

Qué puedes crear

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// preguntas frecuentes

Preguntas frecuentes

Who maintains Sidekick?

It is maintained by johnbean393 on GitHub (johnbean393/Sidekick), where the source, issues and releases live.

Is it free to use?

Yes — it is free and open source under the MIT licence, which permits use, modification and redistribution, including commercially, with attribution.

Does it need a paid API key?

No key is required for local models; an API key is only needed if you choose to add a cloud provider.

How does it compare to LM Studio or Ollama plus a separate chat UI?

Compared with LM Studio or Ollama plus a separate chat UI, Sidekick's distinguishing focus is: a native macOS app to chat with a local LLM over your own files, folders and websites. Pick it when that focus matches your need; the alternative may suit you better if its broader or different scope is the priority.

How do I get started?

Clone https://github.com/johnbean393/Sidekick (or install its published package), follow the README quick start to install and configure it, then run the smallest documented example — the Run section on this page mirrors those steps.

// sigue explorando

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// más en ai-chat

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Consigue Sidekick

Gratis y abierto: consigue el código fuente, dale una estrella al repositorio y empieza a crear.