Local-First Software
Discover 47 open source Local First repositories from GitHub, each with an analysis of what it does, key features, use cases and alternatives. Local First projects here are most often combined with AI Agents, TypeScript and AI. Last updated October 3, 2026.
47 repositories · updated October 3, 2026
ReMe: Manage Persistent Memory for AI Agents
ReMe turns agent conversations and resources into searchable, editable Markdown memory that can evolve over time. It suits developers building assistants that need reusable knowledge across sessions and agent runtimes.
code-review-graph: Map Code for AI Reviews
code-review-graph builds a local, persistent map of code structure and serves targeted review context to AI coding tools through MCP and a CLI. It suits teams working in large or interconnected repositories who want impact analysis without repeatedly scanning the whole codebase.
TencentDB-Agent-Memory: Share Reusable Memory Across AI Agents
TencentDB Agent Memory is a team memory hub that turns conversations, documents, and code into reusable assets for AI agents. It suits teams that want agents to share curated context and skills across sessions and frameworks.
memoripy: Build Evidence-Based Memory for AI Agents
Memoripy is a local memory runtime for AI agents that keeps versioned, sourced records and explains why they appear in recall. It suits developers who need scoped, auditable memory rather than an opaque store of accumulated text.
headroom: Compress Context for AI Agents
Headroom compresses tool outputs, logs, files, and retrieval context before they reach an LLM, helping reduce token use while retaining important details. It offers local library, proxy, and MCP integrations for agent workflows.
orbitdb: Build Peer-to-Peer Databases
OrbitDB is a JavaScript database for decentralized and local-first applications. It stores data with IPFS and synchronizes peers using Libp2p Pubsub, with Merkle-CRDTs to merge concurrent writes.
codebase-memory-mcp: Build a Searchable Code Knowledge Graph
A local MCP server that indexes repositories into a persistent graph of code structure and relationships. It helps AI coding agents answer architectural and code-navigation questions with focused queries instead of repeated file searches.
notes: Organize and Write Markdown Notes
Notes is a cross-platform desktop app for writing and organizing private Markdown notes. It combines folders, tags, a Kanban view for tasks, and a keyboard-focused editor for people who want a local note-taking workflow.
synara: Manage Coding Agents in a Desktop Workspace
Synara is a local-first desktop workspace for coordinating coding-agent sessions with project files, terminals, previews, and Git review. It suits developers who want to run locally installed agent providers and keep execution and review in one place.
cabinet: Build a Self-Hosted AI Knowledge Base
Cabinet combines a local, Markdown-based knowledge base with AI agents, scheduled jobs, and team workflows. It is aimed at people who want persistent AI context and automation while keeping their files on disk and under their control.
inkwell: Write and Preview Markdown on Your Desktop
Inkwell is a local-first Markdown editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux, built for focused writing without cloud accounts or telemetry. It combines a live preview, file workspaces, history, and export options in a portable desktop app.
engram: Give AI Coding Agents Persistent Memory
Engram is a Go-based memory system that helps AI coding agents retain useful project knowledge between sessions. It stores memories locally in SQLite and makes them available through MCP, a CLI, an HTTP API, and a terminal UI.