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// local-llm ยท Littlesheepxy/zhigeng

zhigeng

A local-first context and memory layer for your AI agents.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 490 starsโ‘‚ 20 forksNOASSERTIONupdated 2026-09
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

zhigeng is an open-source local llm project by Littlesheepxy (Littlesheepxy/zhigeng on GitHub). It has 490 GitHub stars and 20 forks, is released under the NOASSERTION license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 September 2026.

GitHub stars
490
Forks
20
License
NOASSERTION
Last updated on GitHub
1 September 2026
Category
Local LLM
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Visit the site

    Read the setup at zhigeng.app.

  2. Install on Mac

    Get the macOS app.

  3. Add your keys

    Bring your own model keys.

  4. Speak and remember

    Voice in, contextual memory out.

// features

Why people love it

Local memory layer

Agents remember across sessions.

Voice input

Talk to your AI on Mac.

Agent dispatch

Routes to Codex or Claude Code.

iOS companion

A pocket memory terminal.

Local-first

Your context stays yours.

BYOK

Use your own model keys.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and enter the folder.

    git clone https://github.com/Littlesheepxy/zhigeng.git
    cd zhigeng
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install deps

    Install the project dependencies.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Launch per the README guide.

    npm run dev
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What is zhigeng?

A local-first context and memory layer for AI on Mac and iOS, at Littlesheepxy/zhigeng.

What does BYOK mean?

Bring your own key: you supply the model API keys.

Is my data local?

Yes. It is local-first by design.

Is it free?

The code is on GitHub; the license is source-available noncommercial, so check terms.

Which agents does it drive?

Codex and Claude Code, among others.

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