A powerful, lightweight desktop wrapper for Google AI Studio and Google Gemini.

This project allows you to access Google's most powerful AI models in a dedicated window, separate from your browser clutter. It features a Dual Mode system, allowing you to switch between the developer-focused AI Studio and the chat-focused Gemini interface instantly.

Download the latest version for Windows, Mac, and Linux here.

If you download the file and Edge deletes it or says "This file is not commonly downloaded":

1. Hover over the file in the downloads list.
2. Click the Three Dots (...) icon or the trash can icon.
3. Select Keep.
4. In the popup, click Show more ⌵.
5. Click Keep anyway.

This warning appears because the app is open-source and not digitally signed with a paid certificate.

• Dual Mode Support: Switch between AI Studio (for prompting/devs) and Gemini (for general chat) via the View menu.
• Dedicated Workspace: Runs as a standalone app with its own icon, keeping your AI workflow separate from Chrome tabs.
• Global Hotkey (Toggle): Press Cmd+Shift+A (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+A (Win) to instantly show/hide the window from anywhere.
• Quick New Chat: Press Cmd+Shift+N (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+N (Win) to jump straight to a new conversation in your current mode.
• System Tray Support: Minimizing or closing the window sends it to the system tray, keeping your session alive in the background.
• Auto-Updates: The app automatically checks for new versions on startup.
• Always on Top: Toggle pin-mode via Cmd/Ctrl+T to keep the AI floating over your code editor.

Please Read: This application is open-source and free. It is not code-signed with a paid certificate (which costs ~$100/year from Apple/Microsoft). Because of this, your operating system will flag it as "Unknown" or "Unsafe."

This is a false alarm common with open-source software. Here is how to install it:

Windows Users:

1. When you run the installer, you may see a blue "Windows protected your PC" window.
2. Click "More Info".
3. Click the "Run Anyway" button.

macOS Users:

1. If you see "The app is damaged" or "Unidentified Developer":
2. Right-click the app icon in your Applications folder.
3. Select Open from the menu.
4. Click Open in the pop-up dialog. (If that doesn't work, open Terminal and run: xattr -cr /Applications/"Google AI Studio (Unofficial).app")

If you prefer to build it yourself rather than downloading the installer:

1. Ensure you have Node.js installed.
2. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/homielab/ai-studio-desktop.git
   cd ai-studio-desktop

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Run the app:

   npm start

5. Build executable (Output goes to dist/ folder):

   npm run build

"An internal error has occurred" / Login Issues Google is very strict about browser fingerprints. This app uses a dynamic User-Agent strategy to match your specific OS (Windows/Mac/Linux). If you encounter login issues:

1. Clear Cache: Delete the application data folder:
   • Windows: %APPDATA%/Google AI Studio (Unofficial)
   • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Google AI Studio (Unofficial)
2. Restart the app.

First Run On the first launch, you will be asked to choose your preferred interface (AI Studio or Gemini). You can change this later in the View menu.

This is an unofficial project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Google. "Google AI Studio" and "Gemini" are trademarks of Google LLC. Use this application at your own discretion.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.