Show HN: I built a local AI assistant as a browser extension (zero cloud)
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Jul 30, 2025 08:36
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NativeMind is a new browser extension that serves as a fully private, on-device AI assistant, running locally via Ollama and supporting any AI model. It works across tabs in Firefox and Chromium, enabling tasks like search, summarization, translation, and Q&A without relying on the cloud. This approach highlights a growing trend toward privacy-focused, user-controlled AI tools that operate entirely on local devices.
Hi HN, We’ve just launched NativeMind — a fully private, on-device AI assistant browser extension. It runs locally via Ollama and connects to any model you want. So it lives in your browser (currently Firefox and Chromium), works across tabs, supporting workflows like search, summarization, translation, and general Q&A. Note: Still experimenting with broader features. Suggestions are very welcome! Kay Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44732027 Points: 2 # Comments: 0