Newelle turns your Linux GNOME desktop into a smart assistant with AI chat, voice commands, mini apps, and document search.

From idea to live app in minutes: a straightforward, five-step way to start building with AI—no coding experience needed.

I tested 20+ Linux desktop AI companions—several match or beat Copilot depending on use case. Newelle, LM Studio, PyGPT, and Jan.ai stand out for supporting local models, offline use, and more ...