Alpha • Local-first • Open Source

Your Computer Doesn't
Understand You.
RAGS Fixes That.

RAGS is a local AI operator that listens to your intent and executes it on your computer — without cloud dependency.

Runs on your machine
Controls your system
No cloud dependency
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Real Things You'd Use RAGS For

Practical scenarios. Not hypotheticals.

"Open my work folder, start the server, and open the browser"

"Summarize what's on my screen right now"

"Switch to focus mode and mute all notifications"

"Remember this setup for tomorrow morning"

"Explain what this error means and how to fix it"

"Run my deployment script and notify me when done"

The Problem No One Is Solving

Computers don't understand intent

You know what you want to do. But you still click through menus, type commands, switch apps. Your computer waits for instructions instead of understanding your goal.

AI can talk, but it can't act

ChatGPT gives answers. Siri gives jokes. But neither can open your files, control your apps, or automate your workflow. They're assistants that can't assist.

Automation is fragmented

Shortcuts here, scripts there, Zapier somewhere else. You need 10 tools to do what one intelligent system should handle.

Privacy is compromised

Every "smart" assistant sends your data to the cloud. Your voice, your files, your habits — all on someone else's server.

Today's AI answers questions.
It doesn't operate your system.

How RAGS Thinks

Not magic. Just smart architecture.

1

You speak your intent

Natural language. Hindi or English. No commands to memorize.

2

RAGS understands context

Local LLM processes your request with system awareness.

3

RAGS executes actions

Direct system control. Apps, files, settings, automation.

No cloud round-trips. No API limits. No data leakage.

How RAGS Solves It

Not another chatbot. A system that takes action.

Manual clicks, commands, switching apps
Voice-based intent execution
AI without context or memory
Persistent memory & awareness
Cloud AI privacy concerns
100% local-first architecture
Fragmented automation tools
One assistant for everything
AI that only talks
AI that controls your system

RAGS doesn't reply. It takes action.

What RAGS Can Do

Grouped by capability. Not a random feature list.

Understanding

How RAGS perceives

  • Voice recognition (Hindi + English)
  • Natural language processing
  • Vision & screen awareness
  • Context from your system

Thinking

How RAGS reasons

  • Local LLM reasoning
  • Persistent memory
  • Intent understanding
  • Multi-step planning

Acting

How RAGS executes

  • System automation
  • App control
  • File management
  • Custom scripts
Alpha Status

What RAGS Can Do Today

Honest about what works. Expect bugs. Built in public.

Working

Voice Commands

Wake word + Hindi/English recognition via whisper.cpp

Working

Local LLM

Ollama integration for local reasoning

Working

System Control

Basic file ops, app launching, AppleScript

Experimental

Vision

LLaVA integration for image understanding

Experimental

Memory

Basic context persistence across sessions

Coming Soon

Plugins

Framework for custom extensions

What RAGS Is Not

Setting expectations right.

Not a ChatGPT replacement

RAGS operates your system. It doesn't just chat.

Not a cloud service

Everything runs locally. No subscriptions for core features.

Not production-ready

Alpha software. Expect rough edges and breaking changes.

Not magic

It's software. It has limits. We're honest about them.

Who RAGS Is Built For

Perfect For

  • Developers who want AI that acts, not just talks
  • Power users tired of clicking through menus
  • Privacy-conscious users who want local-first
  • Tinkerers who love open-source projects
  • Early adopters comfortable with alpha software

Not For

  • Users expecting polished, bug-free software
  • Non-technical users who need hand-holding
  • Anyone who needs enterprise-grade reliability today
  • People uncomfortable with terminal/CLI

Why Local-First Matters

Your Data Stays Yours

Nothing leaves your machine. No cloud uploads. No data harvesting. Ever.

No Latency

No round-trips to servers. Instant response. Works offline.

No Subscriptions for Core

The AI runs on your hardware. No monthly fees to use what you own.

Full Control

Open source. Inspect the code. Modify it. Make it yours.

Runs on your machine. No cloud dependency. Built for developers.

What RAGS Will Never Do

Our negative promises. Non-negotiable.

Sell your data or usage patterns
Require cloud for core functionality
Lock features behind mandatory subscriptions
Track you without explicit consent
Remove open-source access

Roadmap

Where we're headed. Built in public.

Near Term

Next 2-3 months
Stable voice pipelineImproved memory systemBetter error handlingDocumentation

Mid Term

3-6 months
Plugin ecosystemWindows supportAdvanced automationCommunity templates

Long Term

6+ months
Mobile companion appMulti-agent workflowsEnterprise featuresAPI for integrations

Download RAGS-AI

Alpha release. macOS first. Open source.

Who Should Download

Download if you:

  • Are comfortable with terminal/CLI
  • Can troubleshoot setup issues
  • Want to contribute or give feedback

Wait if you:

  • Need stable, polished software
  • Aren't comfortable debugging
  • Need Windows/Linux (coming soon)

macOS

Intel & Apple Silicon • Requires Ollama

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Alpha Software Warning

Expect bugs, breaking changes, and rough edges. This is early software for early adopters. Report issues on GitHub.

Windows & Linux support coming soon

The Philosophy

RAGS isn't trying to be everything. It's trying to be one thing done right: an AI that operates your system instead of just talking to you.

We believe AI should run locally, respect your privacy, and give you control. No cloud lock-in. No data harvesting. No subscriptions for basic functionality.

This is built in public, open source by default, and shaped by the community that uses it.

Local-firstOpen sourcePrivacy-respectingCommunity-drivenBuilt in public