Rowboat
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An open-source, local-first work app that integrates AI assistants into multiple work surfaces.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by product launches, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 7Hacker News·7/7/2026product_launchRowboat launches as an open-source local-first alternative to Claude Desktop
Rowboat is a local-first, open-source work app designed to go beyond chat by embedding AI assistants into dedicated work surfaces such as email, meeting notes, browser tasks, coding, and notes. It stores data as Markdown files, supports any LLM including local models via Ollama or LM Studio, and lets users build and install custom apps inside the platform.