Description
Bits is an open-source, local-first personal agent designed to run seamlessly on your computer. It prioritizes privacy by keeping all data on your machine, ensuring that your information remains secure and under your control. Bits operates as a small daemon, storing every conversation in a local SQLite journal and important information in Markdown files that you can easily access, edit, or delete.
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The agent is designed to remember what matters, recalling information when needed. It saves every step of a task to ensure continuity, even in the event of a crash or restart. Bits condenses long conversations into summaries and stores lasting facts in memory files, allowing for quick retrieval when necessary.
Bits supports the creation of artifacts, which are small apps with their own data, built using Agentable UI. These artifacts can be accessed and utilized by other agents that speak WebMCP, such as Claude or Codex. Users can also connect their own models, including those from Anthropic, OpenAI, or local models through Ollama and LM Studio.
The setup process for Bits is straightforward, requiring Node 24+ and pnpm. Users can clone the repository, install dependencies, and run the daemon on their preferred device, whether it's a laptop, home server, or cloud infrastructure. Bits is MIT licensed, allowing users to read, fork, and integrate it into their own systems.
- CategoryAI Personal Assistants
- Pricing ModelOpen source
- DeploymentSelf-hosted
- PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Bits's Core Features
Open-source and local-first
Runs on personal computer
Data stored in plain files
Local SQLite journal for conversations
Markdown files for memory
Artifacts built with Agentable UI
Supports WebMCP tools
Integrates with Anthropic and OpenAI models
How to use Bits?
Clone: Clone the repository from GitHub
Install: Install dependencies using pnpm
Configure: Set up environment variables
Run: Start the daemon and web app
Bits's Use Cases
- Data Privacy
- Task Continuity
- Artifact Creation
- Model Integration
- Local Storage
