News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

tpae

Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (July 2026) on Sunday July 12, 2026 @09:14PM (#48886690)
I'm working on Osaurus, AI harness for local models. It's for macOS, written in Swift.

https://github.com/osaurus-ai/osaurus

Re:Introducing Muse Spark 1.1 on Thursday July 09, 2026 @03:50PM (#48851499)
Open source would make them an instant credible leader, major fumble (still can be fixed)
Re:Ask HN: What are you working on? (June 2026) on Sunday June 14, 2026 @03:26PM (#48531605)
I've been building native macOS harness called Osaurus https://osaurus.ai/

It's full featured with agent loop, gets work done locally.

It's open-source and Swift-based, we built our own inferencing engine since every other engine is based on Python. Check us out - https://github.com/osaurus-ai/osaurus

Looking for some feedback!

Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2026) on Monday March 02, 2026 @12:26PM (#47221046)
Osaurus | Full-Time | Remote | Protocol Engineer

Osaurus is a native macOS AI platform. The core idea: inference is a commodity — everything else (context, memory, tools) should be owned by you, locally. Think of it as the runtime layer for AI on Mac that works with any provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, local models via MLX).

3.7K+ GitHub stars and 54K+ downloads with zero marketing spend. Open source, local-first, provider-agnostic.

Looking for a protocol engineer who wants to build agent-to-agent networking and communication infrastructure. You'd be the first hire.

What we work with: Swift, macOS native APIs, Apple Silicon optimization, provider-agnostic API layer, plugin architecture. You don't need Swift experience specifically — strong systems fundamentals and the ability to pick things up fast matter more.

If this sounds interesting, try the app (https://github.com/osaurus-ai/osaurus), share your GitHub, and tell me what you'd change.

[email protected]

Re:Why is Claude an Electron app? on Saturday February 21, 2026 @06:07PM (#47105927)
just fixed it
Re:Why is Claude an Electron app? on Saturday February 21, 2026 @06:01PM (#47105867)
The framing here assumes you need to ship native to all 3 platforms to justify leaving Electron. You don't.

I've been building a native macOS AI client in Swift — it's 15MB, provider-agnostic, and open source: https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus

Committing to one platform well beats a mediocre Electron wrapper on all three.

You can check out my project here: https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus

I'm focused on building it for the macOS ecosystem

Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (December 2025) on Monday December 15, 2025 @10:35AM (#46275835)
I'm working on https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus, Native macOS LLM server with MCP support. Looking for more feedback!
This looks cool. I actually created Tweaks - https://tweaks.io/
Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (Nov 2025) on Sunday November 09, 2025 @04:59PM (#45869617)
I've been building with local AI, on Apple Silicon. It's only 8mb, but runs 30% faster than Ollama.

https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus

Not yet, but can be supported in the future

Show HN: Osaurus – Ollama-Compatible Runtime for Apple Foundation Models

https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus

Osaurus is an open-source local inference runtime for macOS, written in Swift and optimized for Apple Silicon.It lets you run Apple Foundation Models locally — fully accelerated by the Neural Engine — while also exposing OpenAI- and Ollama-compatible endpoints, so you can connect your favorite apps, tools, or clients without any code changes.Key points:* Supports Apple Foundation Models...

( Read More... | 2 comments | 4 points | on HN )

Show HN: Tweaks – Copy → Tweak – 2 MB macOS AI Clipboard App (MIT License)

https://github.com/dinoki-ai/tweaks

Hi everyone — after building Osaurus (local AI server for Apple Silicon), I made something smaller that I actually use every day.Tweaks lets you instantly rewrite or refine any text you copy — no chat window, no switching apps.Just Copy → Tweak.• macOS, Apple Silicon only• 2 MB binary• Runs locally through Osaurus• Open source (MIT)• Custom prompts and quick actions (Ctrl + T)Would love...

( Read More... | no comments | on HN )
Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (October 2025) on Monday October 13, 2025 @07:11AM (#45567085)
I just finished https://tweaks.io, it's open-source and MIT licensed. Let me know your thoughts!
Re:Ask HN: What are you working on? (September 2025) on Monday September 29, 2025 @05:46PM (#45419167)
I'm working on Osaurus - https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus, native, Apple Silicon–only local LLM server. Open Source + MIT-License
Re:Experimenting with Local LLMs on macOS on Monday September 08, 2025 @03:18PM (#45172631)
Check out Osaurus - MIT Licensed, native, Apple Silicon–only local LLM server - https://github.com/dinoki-ai/osaurus
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2025) on Monday September 01, 2025 @01:12PM (#45094568)
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: React, TypeScript, Next.js, SwiftUI, GraphQL, Node.js, OpenAI APIs, RAG, LLM agents, macOS/iOS dev

Résumé/CV: Available upon request

Email: [email protected]

Staff-level engineer (15+ yrs) with experience across FAANG and startups. I specialize in shipping polished UIs fast, integrating AI features (LLMs, agents, RAG), and designing user-first tools. Previously led frontend/product at an acquired no-code platform (100K+ users), built an Apple-featured app solo, and currently building AI-native desktop companions.

Seeking freelance/contract work only — early product, creative tools, or AI interfaces preferred.

I used to be an admin in CAL (Cyber Athlete League), wrote my own mIRC scripts for support desk tickets and had a janky PHP interface for managing scores. Good times!
I've been building Dinoki, a native desktop AI companion for macOS and Windows that runs without the cloud. Just published our updated roadmap. Would like feedback, especially on balancing autonomy with transparency.
Thank you for your feedback! Let us know if you run into any issues

Show HN: Dinoki – Privacy-First Desktop AI with Pixel Pets (6MB Native)

Hey HN! Dinoki is a 6MB native AI assistant with pixel pets that live on your desktop. Built for power users who want privacy, performance – and a bit of fun.See it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_pv2BU0CZAWhat makes it different:- 6MB native app (SwiftUI for macOS, WPF for Windows) – starts instantly- Zero telemetry – your API keys and data stay local- Pixel art companions with...

( Read More... | 7 comments | 12 points | on HN )
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2025) on Saturday August 02, 2025 @06:59PM (#44772438)
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: React, TypeScript, Next.js, SwiftUI, GraphQL, Node.js, OpenAI APIs, RAG, LLM agents, macOS/iOS dev

Résumé/CV: Available upon request

Email: [email protected]

Staff-level engineer (15+ yrs) with experience across FAANG and startups. I specialize in shipping polished UIs fast, integrating AI features (LLMs, agents, RAG), and designing user-first tools. Previously led frontend/product at an acquired no-code platform (100K+ users), built an Apple-featured app solo, and currently building AI-native desktop companions.

Seeking freelance/contract work only — early product, creative tools, or AI interfaces preferred.

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (August 2025) on Saturday August 02, 2025 @06:54PM (#44772392)
SEEKING WORK | Remote | Frontend / Fullstack / AI Product Engineer

Staff-level engineer with 15+ years experience shipping consumer products and internal tools at scale. I’ve led frontend and fullstack work across high-growth startups and large companies (FAANG-level), including building tools used by millions and launching AI-native desktop apps (macOS/Windows) focused on privacy and local-first design.

Highlights:

* Scaled a no-code platform to 100K+ users → acquired

* Solo-built an iOS app featured by Apple

* Led product-engineering efforts across AI agents, RAG, and LLM integration

* Extensive experience with React, TypeScript, Swift, GraphQL, and OpenAI APIs

Looking for: contract or part-time work focused on early product development, AI UX, or building polished tools fast. Bonus if you’re building something weird, ambitious, or human-centered.

Resume and portfolio available upon request.

Reach me: [email protected]

Re:Ollama has a native front end chatbot now on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @08:43PM (#44741208)
Thank you! Try it out and give us feedback
Re:Ollama has a native front end chatbot now on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @08:22PM (#44741067)
I've been building this: https://dinoki.ai/

Works fully local, privacy first, and it's a native app (Swift for macOS, WPF for Windows)

Older »