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What is Shinkai?
Shinkai is a free, open-source AI app that runs locally on your computer
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Shinkai is a powerful, open-source app that brings AI directly to your device, all while keeping your data private and secure. Unlike other AI platforms that rely on the cloud, Shinkai runs everything locally on your device, ensuring that your conversations and interactions remain confidential.

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Shinkai's Github Repositories

Shinkai apps unlock the full capabilities/automation of first-class LLM (AI) support in the web browser. 
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The central unit within the Shinkai Network that links user devices and oversees AI agents
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Key Features

Local AI Processing

Shinkai leverages the power of your device to run AI models locally, ensuring fast response times and complete privacy. By processing data on your own hardware, Shinkai eliminates the need to send sensitive information to external servers, keeping your interactions and files secure.

Key benefits include: - Enhanced privacy and data security - Reduced latency for real-time AI interactions - Offline functionality for core features - Customizable AI models tailored to your needs

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This approach sets Shinkai apart from cloud-based AI solutions, giving you full control over your data and AI experience.

Decentralized Network

Shinkai utilizes a decentralized network to keep your AI up-to-date with fresh data while maintaining privacy.

File Management and Organization

With Shinkai's file management capabilities, you'll experience a new level of efficiency and organization in your digital workspace, all while keeping your data private and secure.

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Local AI Agents Management

With Shinkai, you can manage your own local AI agents effortlessly, giving you full control over your data and privacy. Instead of relying on cloud services, your AI models run directly on your devices, ensuring your information stays secure.

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Create Custom Workflows

Workflows are Shinkai Tools developed to streamline complex processes. They help users efficiently manage various AI-related operations by connecting multiple steps into one smooth flow.

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Shinkai Tools

Shinkai Tools aim to automate common tasks and provide a convenient way to interact with various online services and data.

There are different ready-to-use tools for different purposes, for example:

  • Information retrieval: Like summarizing web content, answering questions with citations, and searching the web (DuckDuckGo, Perplexity).
  • Data processing: Tools for converting data formats (JSON to Markdown), running algorithms (Leiden Algorithm), and evaluating mathematical expressions.
  • Crypto & Blockchain: Tools for interacting with platforms like Aave, Coinbase, and Ethereum (getting balances, sending transactions, etc.).
  • Other functionalities: Tools for getting weather information, downloading webpages, and summarizing YouTube videos.

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How does Shinkai work?

Shinkai runs open-source **AI models locally on your Mac, Windows, or Linux device**.

It connects to a decentralized network to keep your AI up-to-date with fresh data and verify information through cryptographic proofs. This ensures that your AI always has the latest knowledge, without sacrificing privacy.

Learn more about Shinkai’s architecture and capabilities.

The Shinkai Network

By registering, your device (or node) becomes part of Shinkai’s decentralized network. You’ll benefit from peer-to-peer capabilities, allowing your AI to pull in fresh, AI-ready content from other nodes.

The data is continuously updated, ensuring your AI stays relevant and accurate. And with security at the forefront, only you can control access to your data.

Shinkai Products

Shinkai brings AI to you through a few key products that make life easier, whether you’re at your desk or on the go:

1. Shinkai Desktop App

Your personal AI assistant runs right on your computer. It can help with organizing your files, managing your emails, and even summarizing long documents—all while keeping your data secure and private.

2. Shinkai Visor (Chrome Extension)

Browse smarter with our Chrome extension. Shinkai Visor helps you navigate the web, summarize articles, and organize content directly in your browser—making your online experience faster and more efficient.

3. Shinkai Mobile App (coming soon)

Take Shinkai with you wherever you go! Our mobile app will bring the same smart AI assistance to your phone, helping you stay organized and up-to-date, even on the move.

Each product is designed to give you personalized AI assistance that fits into your daily life, all while keeping your data safe and private.