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If you use lots of AI services, you need Noi.
Noi lets you access multiple services through a single UI.
The system is free to install and connects to multiple AI services.
I want to preface this article by saying that for 99% of the time, I use locally installed AI (for many reasons). However, that preference doesn't mean I can't appreciate an app that makes things exponentially easier -- and that's certainly the case with Noi.
Also: I tried a Linux distro that promises free, built-in AI - and things got weird
Noi is a GUI app that brings together all AI services (and more) in one place. This app gives you easy access to services like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and more.
The app also includes some neat features, such as multi-window management, session isolation, local-first data for history and prompts, prompt management, a built-in terminal for local commands, and multiple themes.
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