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QuixiDesk
QuixiDesk: Desktop chat application that replaces Electron with a native Rust workspace engine for multiple LLM providers.
QuixiDesk is an open-source desktop chat application that replaces heavy Electron runtimes with a single-process native Rust workspace engine. It supports seventeen pluggable cloud and local LLM providers including OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and DeepSeek. Users manage local workspace folders, view code files, and run multi-turn chat sessions in a unified view. The application includes built-in browser use, accessibility DOM inspection, and macOS screen capture tools. It is designed for developers seeking a native alternative to Claude Desktop with zero configuration MCPs.
QuixiDesk at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: macOS, open source
- Pricing: Free
- Released: October 2026
- Category: AI chat assistant
- Website: github.com/quixiai/quixidesk
Key features
- Native Rust runtime without Electron
- Support for 17 LLM providers
- Unified workspace for files and chat
- Built-in in-app browser use
- Computer use tools for macOS
- Pre-bundled productivity MCPs
- 11 built-in UI languages
Use it for
- Chatting with various cloud and local language models
- Inspecting web DOMs inside the application
- Managing local workspace folders and git pools
- Running multi-turn sessions with code editing
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