Show HN: Deta Surf – An open source and local-first AI notebook
6 months ago
- #Productivity Tool
- #Open Source
- #AI Notebook
- Deta Surf is an AI notebook integrating files and web content for streamlined research and thinking.
- Built with Svelte, TypeScript, and Rust, it supports MacOS, Windows, and Linux, with local data storage in open formats.
- Focuses on multi-media thinking, allowing users to juggle notes, websites, and PDFs in one place.
- Features include YouTube and PDF notes, web search integration, and applet creation without coding.
- Supports a private media library organized into Notebooks, usable offline and powering AI features.
- Utilizes SFFS (Surf Flat File System) for local storage in open formats.
- Enables interactive applets, rich note formatting, and integration of various media types.
- Navigation is facilitated through tabs, split view, and a sidebar for easy access to resources.
- Powered by user-choice large language models, with options for local or cloud-based models.
- Open-source under Apache 2.0, with exceptions for specific components and trademarks.
- Deta GmbH offers a modified version of Surf with additional features, under separate terms.