# GoodBuddy
**Desktop access to model chat, coding agents, knowledge, and scheduled work**
**English** | [简体中文](./README.zh-CN.md)
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[Feature Matrix](./FEATURES.md) ·
[Build Guide](./BUILD.md)
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GoodBuddy is a desktop application for model chat, coding agents, knowledge
retrieval, notes, and scheduled tasks. No GoodBuddy account is required.
Workspace data is stored locally by default. Model endpoints can run on the
same device, on a private network, or at a provider selected by the user.
## Highlights
- **Local-first workspace**: No GoodBuddy account is required. Workspace data
stays local by default, and users choose where model services run.
- **Unified Agent Runtimes**: Use direct models, OpenCode, Continue, and the
preview DeepSeek Harness from one desktop interface.
- **Explicit execution boundaries**: `Ask` remains read-only, while `Execute`
uses the current account's permissions. Tool activity, cancellation,
timeouts, and token usage are recorded.
- **Broad platform coverage**: Official Linux releases cover `x64` and `arm64`,
including compatible distributions used in China's domestic computing
ecosystem. A separate
experimental `loong64` preview is available for LoongArch systems.
- **Knowledge and long-running work**: Knowledge bases, graphs, Magic Notes,
tasks, and Smart Heartbeat share one desktop workspace.
Platform coverage describes operating-system, instruction-set, and package
compatibility, not certification for every hardware vendor or distribution
release. LoongArch is outside the official release matrix; see the
[LoongArch preview notes](./docs/development/loongarch-preview-build.md) for its
current limitations.
## Capabilities
| Area | Available in GoodBuddy |
| --- | --- |
| Agent Runtimes | Direct model connections, OpenCode, Continue, and the preview DeepSeek Harness |
| Data and execution | Local SQLite and note-file storage, read-only `Ask`, full-account `Execute`, and recorded tool activity |
| Knowledge | File, folder, and web imports with full-text, Chinese phrase, vector, and knowledge graph retrieval |
| Desktop releases | Official Windows, macOS, and Linux builds for `x64` and `arm64`, plus an experimental LoongArch preview |
| Integrations | Local or hosted model endpoints, custom MCP servers, WeChat ClawBot, WeCom, and DingTalk |
## Product tour
### Knowledge bases and graphs
### Magic Notes and Smart Heartbeat
Magic Notes displays a continuous record stream, with a narrow left index and
independent right AI comments. Both panes can collapse; thumbnails scroll to a
record while preserving drafts. It supports rich-text entries and paged canvases with flowing text,
handwriting, highlights, images and PDF backgrounds. Import PDF text and export
annotated pages as a raster PDF. Canvas saves are manual; AI comments use the
default model's image-input capability, with an explicit text-only fallback when
images are unsupported. See the [Magic Notes documentation](./docs/features/magic-notes/README.md)
for behavior and final validation status.
## Agent Runtimes
| Runtime | Functions | Configuration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct models | Chat, retrieval, image generation, and built-in tools | GoodBuddy model connections |
| OpenCode | Coding agents, native commands, tools, and skills | GoodBuddy-managed or native OpenCode configuration |
| Continue | Rules, prompt presets, and coding tasks | GoodBuddy-managed or native Continue configuration |
| DeepSeek Harness (preview) | A fixed host with optional plugin capabilities | GoodBuddy-managed OpenAI-compatible connection |
Each run reports cancellation, timeouts, token usage, tool calls, and history.
Runtime-specific capabilities and configuration remain separate.
## Download
Download a build from
[GitHub Releases](https://github.com/mesalogo/goodbuddy/releases):
| Platform | Architectures | Formats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windows | `x64`, `arm64` | NSIS, portable ZIP |
| macOS | `x64`, `arm64` | DMG, ZIP |
| Linux | `x64`, `arm64` | AppImage, DEB, RPM |
The experimental LoongArch `loong64` build is distributed through a separate
preview channel on the [product website](https://mesalogo.github.io/goodbuddy/#download).
Desktop installers do not contain remote Agent payloads. Local projects do not
need an Agent package; managed SSH users download or import one explicitly in
Settings.
Code signing and macOS notarization are not configured yet, so the operating
system may display a security warning.
## Run from source
Requires Node.js 24 and npm:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/mesalogo/goodbuddy.git
cd goodbuddy
npm ci
npm run dev
```
See [BUILD.md](./BUILD.md) for build and packaging instructions.
## Documentation
- [Feature matrix and roadmap](./FEATURES.md)
- [Product feature documentation](./docs/features/)
- [UI design system](./UI-DESIGN.md)
- [Build and packaging](./BUILD.md)
- [Release runbook](./docs/development/release-runbook.md)
## Privacy and execution boundaries
- Model requests are sent only to services selected by the user.
- Local data stays in the operating system's application data directory by
default. API keys are encrypted by secure system storage.
- The Renderer has no access to raw Electron APIs or model credentials.
- The DeepSeek Harness plugin marketplace is off by default. Third-party
install scripts, initialization code, and Execute tools run with the current
user's permissions.
- Remote delegation is enabled only after the user configures an endpoint and
token.
- Private-network compatibility permits in-app HTTP and non-standard HTTPS
certificates. WeChat credential and media endpoints remain strictly
validated.
## Contributing
Issues and pull requests are welcome. Read [AGENTS.md](./AGENTS.md) first, then
run:
```bash
npm test
npm run typecheck
npm run lint
```
## Community communication
Scan the QR code to join the GoodBuddy WeChat group: