https://github.com/thomaswdev/aibuddy-desktop
AIBuddy Desktop IDE - A standalone desktop application for AI-powered coding assistance
https://github.com/thomaswdev/aibuddy-desktop
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AIBuddy Desktop IDE - A standalone desktop application for AI-powered coding assistance
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/thomaswdev/aibuddy-desktop
- Owner: ThomasWDev
- License: mit
- Created: 2026-01-22T06:29:00.000Z (19 days ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-23T06:30:53.000Z (18 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-23T23:48:05.138Z (17 days ago)
- Topics: ai, coding-assistant, desktop-app, electron, ide, react, typescript, vscode-alternative
- Language: TypeScript
- Size: 388 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# AIBuddy Desktop
Your intelligent coding partner - now as a standalone desktop application.
## Features
- **Full IDE Experience**: Monaco editor with syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, and more
- **AI-Powered Coding**: Claude-powered assistant that understands your codebase
- **Integrated Terminal**: Built-in terminal with full shell support
- **Git Integration**: Commit, push, pull, and manage branches without leaving the app
- **Cross-Platform**: Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
## Installation
### Download
Download the latest release for your platform:
- **macOS**: [AIBuddy-x.x.x.dmg](https://github.com/ThomasWDev/aibuddy-desktop/releases)
- **Windows**: [AIBuddy-x.x.x-Setup.exe](https://github.com/ThomasWDev/aibuddy-desktop/releases)
- **Linux**: [AIBuddy-x.x.x.AppImage](https://github.com/ThomasWDev/aibuddy-desktop/releases)
### Build from Source
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ThomasWDev/aibuddy-desktop.git
cd aibuddy-desktop
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Run in development mode
pnpm dev
# Build for production
pnpm build
# Package for your platform
pnpm package
```
## Development
### Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- pnpm 8+
- Git
### Project Structure
```
aibuddy-desktop/
├── electron/ # Electron main process
│ ├── main.ts # Main entry point
│ ├── preload.ts # Preload script
│ └── ipc/ # IPC handlers
├── renderer/ # React renderer
│ └── src/
│ ├── components/
│ ├── hooks/
│ └── lib/
├── src/ # Shared code
│ ├── adapters/ # VS Code API shims
│ ├── api/ # API clients
│ └── core/ # Core logic
└── build/ # Build resources
```
### Scripts
```bash
# Development
pnpm dev # Start in development mode
pnpm build # Build for production
# Packaging
pnpm package # Package for current platform
pnpm package:mac # Package for macOS
pnpm package:win # Package for Windows
pnpm package:linux # Package for Linux
pnpm package:all # Package for all platforms
# Testing
pnpm lint # Run linter
pnpm typecheck # Run type checker
```
## Architecture
AIBuddy Desktop is built with:
- **Electron**: Cross-platform desktop framework
- **React**: UI framework
- **Monaco Editor**: Code editor (same as VS Code)
- **xterm.js**: Terminal emulator
- **node-pty**: PTY for terminal
- **simple-git**: Git operations
The app reuses ~80% of the code from the AIBuddy VS Code extension, with adapters to replace VS Code-specific APIs.
## Configuration
Settings are stored in:
- **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/aibuddy-desktop/`
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%/aibuddy-desktop/`
- **Linux**: `~/.config/aibuddy-desktop/`
## API Key
To use AIBuddy, you need an API key:
1. Sign up at [aibuddy.life](https://aibuddy.life)
2. Get your API key from the dashboard
3. Enter it in AIBuddy Desktop settings
## Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.
## License
MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
## Support
- **Documentation**: [aibuddy.life/docs](https://aibuddy.life/docs)
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/ThomasWDev/aibuddy-desktop/issues)
- **Discord**: [Join our community](https://discord.gg/aibuddy)
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