Show HN: Korvo – Local-first AI workspace that traces answers to the source

6 hours ago

Korvo is a local-first desktop app for macOS that acts as a private research workspace, running entirely on the user's machine.
It supports a full decision workflow: capture files, plan analysis, verify claims, challenge assumptions, and record decisions.
Korvo indexes content locally, detects project goals, identifies missing context, and proposes analysis plans for user approval.
All conclusions and claims are grounded with citations linking back to source documents in the workspace.
The tool uses a dual-model critique system where one model builds a case and another critiques it, keeping revisions and unresolved questions visible.
Privacy is emphasized: files, indices, notes, and history stay on-device, with cloud models used via user's own API key and optional offline operation via Ollama.
Pricing includes a free Explorer tier with one project and 15 files, and a Pro subscription at $149/year (planned $299/year) for unlimited projects and full workflow.
Korvo does not resell model tokens; cloud API usage is billed separately by the provider, with typical personal use costing $5–$30 per month.
Integration with MCP servers is supported, allowing tools like Superhuman Mail, but models cannot autonomously execute tools without user confirmation.
The product is in early access, with the two-model critique and Medha quality measurement layer still in beta testing.
Exports to PDF and Markdown are available, and users can delete local workspace data at any time.

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OpenMarkdown is a local-first, feather-light, and fast Markdown editor built for users and their agents.
It uses a native Rust core, ensuring quick loading times and native performance.
The editor is AI-free; instead, it runs on the user's existing agent, providing direct integration.

TeXposit is a modern LaTeX and Markdown editor for real-time collaboration, built and hosted in the EU with GDPR compliance.
Features include real-time editing with unlimited collaborators, version history, chat, and support for both LaTeX and Markdown with a WYSIWYG editor.
Users can work on local files, benefit from built-in reference search (e.g., arXiv), AI assistant, and integration with Ollama for local models.

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It supports Windows (beta), Linux (beta), and macOS (coming soon).
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Features include a clean interface with streaming, markdown, code highlighting, image input, and performance monitoring like tokens/sec and thermal state.
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It supports various AI models including cloud providers like OpenAI and Anthropic, local options like Ollama, and on-device Apple Foundation Models.
The tool provides cited answers by linking responses directly to source files and passages, ensuring transparency and traceability.

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