FlowDown is a desktop client for interacting with AI/LLM services, prioritizing user privacy and performance. It offers a fast, markdown-enabled interface compatible with OpenAI-compatible providers, targeting users who want a streamlined and private AI chat experience.

How It Works

FlowDown utilizes a client-side architecture for speed and privacy, rendering responses with fast markdown support. It's designed for universal compatibility with OpenAI-compatible APIs, allowing users to connect to various LLM services. The "FlowDown" edition further enhances functionality with offline LLM support via MLX, visual LLM capabilities, web search, attachments, and localization.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Download from the App Store for included free models.
• Official documentation: https://apps.qaq.wiki/docs/flowdown/
• Discord community available for discussion.

Highlighted Details

• Blazing fast text rendering and efficient, compact design.
• Supports OpenAI-compatible service providers.
• Automated chat titles for streamlined conversations.
• Privacy-focused: no user data collection.

Maintenance & Community

• Developed by the FlowDown Team (@Lakr233).
• Community discussion available on Discord.

Licensing & Compatibility

• FlowDown: AGPL-3.0.
• FlowDown Community: MIT.
• Artwork and resources are not licensed for use.
• Commercial licenses are available upon request.

Limitations & Caveats

The AGPL-3.0 license for the main FlowDown edition may impose copyleft restrictions on derivative works. The Community edition lacks advanced features like offline LLMs, visual LLMs, web search, attachments, and localization.