Guace

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Building an AI-native knowledge base you can talk to.

Notes from building Guace: how chat, local-first files, and managed agents like Claude Code and Codex fit into personal knowledge work.

Coming next

Using coding agents with a personal knowledge base

A practical look at where agents shine across notes, docs, PDFs, webpages, and code, and where a lighter chat-first workflow feels better.

Target: coding agents + personal knowledge workflows

Planned

How to chat with your files without giving up control

Local-first AI knowledge bases, source previews, Keychain-managed provider keys, and keeping documents as normal files.

Target: local-first AI for markdown notes

Planned

Should AI for Obsidian Be a Plugin or a Standalone App?

The trade-offs between staying inside Obsidian and using a separate app for managed agents, isolated workspaces, and reviewable writes.

Target: Obsidian AI plugin vs standalone app

Try the current build

Guace is early, macOS-only, and built for local-first knowledge work.

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