Show HN: 9xchat – Desktop AI client with floating window and more

2 sudovijay 0 8/18/2025, 4:06:03 PM 9xchat.com ↗

Been doing web apps for almost a decade. Started using AI tools seriously in 2023 through GitHub Copilot, then wanted something like Alfred's floating window for LLMs.

Tried MacGPT (too basic), TypingMind and Msty (missing features I needed). Built my own.

Key features:

- Floating window that stays on top - Local SQLite storage (no cloud dependency) - Multiple providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Ollama)

31 users in under a month, no marketing. I use it daily for coding and writing.

Built with Electron + React. Works on Mac/Windows/Linux.

Open to feedback on the approach.

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Show HN: 9xchat – Desktop AI client with floating window and more

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