Dinoki Labs
Dinoki is a privacy-first, fully native desktop AI assistant that runs locally without requiring an internet connection, designed to be a non-intrusive companion that helps users get answers, generate ideas, and automate workflows with a retro pixel-art aesthetic.
At a Glance
- Privacy-conscious power users
- Developers and engineers
- Remote workers
- Researchers handling sensitive data
- +3 more
AI Tools by Dinoki Labs
(1)Osaurus
Local AI Runtime for Apple Silicon
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Latest News
Osaurus 0.8.10 Released - AI Edge Runtime for macOS with 187 Total Releases
Introducing Osaurus: Personal AI, Reimagined for Apple Silicon
Dinoki v1.3.49 Released for macOS
Dinoki Launched on Hacker News - 6MB Native AI Assistant with Pixel Pets
Products & Services
Native desktop AI assistant for macOS and Windows featuring pixel-art characters. A privacy-first, lightweight application (6MB on macOS, 69MB on Windows) with persistent conversation memory, research tools, and autonomous task execution capabilities.
Open-source AI edge runtime and server designed specifically for Apple Silicon using MLX framework. Provides OpenAI API compatibility, native Swift implementation, and real-time performance monitoring. Features a minimal 7MB footprint and approximately 20% faster performance than equivalent tools.
Market Position
Dinoki positions itself as a privacy-first, lightweight alternative to bloated Electron-based AI assistants and browser-based tools. Unlike competitors such as Character.ai, Replika, and Claude desktop apps, Dinoki emphasizes fully local execution, zero telemetry, native OS integration, and a retro pixel-art aesthetic. With a 6MB footprint on macOS (compared to typical 100MB+ Electron apps), Dinoki targets power users who prioritize performance, privacy, and desktop-native experiences over cloud-based solutions.
Leadership
Founders
tpae
Part of the two-person team behind Dinoki, active on Hacker News and GitHub
Executive Team
tpae
Co-Founder
Member of the two-person team, active developer on GitHub (dinoki-ai organization), engages with community on Hacker News
Founding Story
Dinoki was created to bring privacy-first AI to the desktop with a retro aesthetic, combining nostalgia and modern AI power. The founders aimed to build a lightweight, native alternative to bloated Electron-based applications, with zero telemetry and local data storage for power users who value privacy, performance, and fun.
Business Model
Revenue Model
One-time purchase model for premium features. Free tier available with bring-your-own AI provider support. Pro tier provides lifetime access to advanced features without subscriptions.
Pricing Tiers
One character, bring-your-own provider support, Chat Mode with persistent memory and research tools
All characters, Agent Mode, Character Mode, premium productivity tools (Safari integration), MCP integration, 7-day trial included
Target Markets
- Privacy-conscious power users
- Developers and engineers
- Remote workers
- Researchers handling sensitive data
- macOS and Windows desktop users
- Apple Silicon users
- Information research and organization
- Idea generation and brainstorming
- Autonomous busywork handling
- Background task processing
- Workflow automation through tool integrations
- Privacy-sensitive data handling for researchers