Key points that might interest HN readers:
- Built by Peter Steinberger (PSPDFKit founder, sold for €100M+) - Completely open source & local-first (your data stays on YOUR machine) - Multi-platform: WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, etc. - Truly autonomous with "heartbeat engine" - takes initiative, not just reactive - Real example: It fixed a GitHub bug by reading a photo sent via WhatsApp, checking out the repo, fixing it, committing, and replying on Twitter - all automatically
BUT there are serious security considerations: - Prompt injection remains unsolved (industry-wide problem) - Requires broad system permissions - Third-party skills have been found to exfiltrate data - Best for technical users who understand the risks
The blog covers: - Full origin story (43 failed projects before this!) - Installation guide for macOS/Linux/Windows - Real use cases with examples - Honest pros/cons - Security risks and mitigation - Whether it's actually "the future"
Would love HN's thoughts on: 1. The local-first vs cloud-based AI assistant debate 2. Security implications of autonomous agents with broad permissions 3. Whether this plugin/skill model is sustainable long-term
Happy to answer questions!