Synara: A Local-First Desktop App for AI-Powered Coding

Summary

Synara is a local-first desktop application designed to streamline coding with various AI agents and subscriptions. It integrates chats, terminals, browser previews, and Git operations into a single focused workspace, eliminating the need to juggle multiple windows. This app empowers developers to leverage their existing AI tools for parallel work across projects while maintaining a private, local environment.

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Introduction

Synara is a local-first desktop application designed to revolutionize how developers code with AI agents and subscriptions. It consolidates all essential tools, including chats, terminals, browser previews, diffs, branches, provider sessions, and handoffs, into one focused workspace. This eliminates the need to juggle a dozen windows, providing a streamlined environment for running agent work. Synara supports a wide array of popular AI accounts, allowing users to leverage their existing subscriptions like Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, OpenCode, Cursor, Grok, Kilo Code, and Pi.

Installation

To get started with Synara, you have a few options:

Important Note: You need to have Codex CLI installed and authorized for Codex sessions to work.

Desktop App: Download the official desktop application from the Releases page on GitHub, or visit trysynara.com to download it.
Run Locally (Development): If you prefer to run Synara locally while the project is still in early development, follow these steps:

bun install
bun run dev

Why Use Synara?

Synara offers a powerful set of features that enhance the AI-powered coding experience:

Unified Workspace: Keep split chats, terminals, browser previews, and agent output visible within the same window, providing a comprehensive view of your work.
AI Provider Flexibility: Utilize the AI accounts you already pay for, seamlessly integrating with providers such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, OpenCode, Cursor, Grok, Kilo Code, and Pi.
Parallel Workflows: Execute parallel tasks across multiple projects, threads, and isolated Git worktrees without conflicts, boosting your productivity.
Seamless Handoffs: Easily transfer a coding thread to a different AI provider, allowing a second model to pick up with the exact same context.
Integrated Git Operations: Perform essential Git actions directly from the app, including reviewing diffs, creating branches, committing changes, pushing to remotes, and opening pull requests.
Local-First Privacy: Synara prioritizes your privacy by storing all chats, projects, and history directly on your machine. It communicates directly with your chosen AI providers, ensuring no Synara cloud holds your sensitive data.