Pluely is an open-source, privacy-first AI assistant designed to operate discreetly during meetings, interviews, and conversations. It offers a lightweight, native desktop experience, functioning as an undetectable AI companion for users prioritizing data control and transparency.

How It Works

Built with Tauri and Rust, Pluely prioritizes native performance and a minimal footprint (~10MB). It operates locally, processing data on the user's machine and interacting with user-provided API keys for various LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, and custom options). The application features a translucent overlay for seamless integration into the user's workflow, allowing for instant access and "always-on" availability without disrupting ongoing tasks.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Installation: Clone the repository, install Node.js (v18+) and Rust, then run npm install followed by npm run tauri dev for development or npm run tauri build for production installers (.dmg, .msi, .deb).
• Prerequisites: Node.js (v18+), Rust.
• Setup Time: Minimal, with instant startup (<100ms).
• Links: GitHub Releases, Website (Original Cluely), GitHub Wiki.

Highlighted Details

• Lightweight & Efficient: Approximately 10MB in size, using 50% less compute power than its inspiration, Cluely.
• Privacy-Focused: All processing is local, API keys are stored securely in browser localStorage, and no data is sent to external servers.
• Undetectable Operation: Designed to be invisible in video calls, screen shares, and recordings, making it suitable for sensitive scenarios.
• Multi-LLM & STT Support: Integrates with numerous AI providers and speech-to-text services, with options for custom configurations.

Maintenance & Community

The project is actively maintained by Srikanth Nani. Community interaction is encouraged via GitHub Issues and Discussions.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: MIT License.
• Compatibility: Permissive for commercial use and integration with closed-source applications.

Limitations & Caveats

While Pluely supports a wide range of AI providers, advanced features like system audio capture and global shortcuts are listed as future developments. The core functionality relies on user-provided API keys for AI services, which may incur costs.