Platform · local-first AI tools
What local-first AI tools should promise
A buyer-friendly checklist for local processing, inspectable network behavior, model cache boundaries, and data retention.
Workflow
- Separate static/model downloads from user-content uploads.
- Explain what is stored locally and what disappears after closing the page.
- Offer a network-panel verification guide.
- Avoid routing sensitive files to cloud AI APIs or BYO-key providers.
Important notes
- Local-first is a product contract, not just a slogan.
- Some network requests are acceptable when they never carry user content.