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notch desktop · Windows v0.1.46 · releases on GitHub

NOTCHlocal AI on your desktop or in your terminal

Desktop · Windows v0.1.46

notchIDE

Your code, your models. Work with local AI or bring your OpenRouter key. Choose dark or light mode and review changes before approving them.

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The release page includes the installer, notes, and file checksum. The Windows installer is unsigned.

A workspace that feels like yours.

Code, files, and your AI assistant together, with room to focus.

Gemma 4 12B · a small fix, verified

Recorded locally

Qwen3.5 0.8B · from download to done

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Terminal

notchCLI

Nimbus 4B · your terminal, running locally

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Your models. Your terminal.

Run open models locally with Ollama, or use your OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Anthropic API key. Read, edit, search, and run tests with approve, read-only, or full-access modes. No sign-in required.

$npm install -g @freesyntax/notch-clicopy

New to local models? Run notch models to choose and download one sized for your computer. Already have a model or API key? Run notch setup, then notch.

npm install →
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notch works with local Ollama models and OpenRouter. A purchase supports development; it is not required to use the CLI.

Local AI coding with open models. Meet notch.

FreeSyntax notch brings an editor, project files, terminal and AI assistant together in a Windows preview, with a CLI for terminal workflows. Choose a compatible local model or an optional cloud provider, review changes and run your project checks.

Working with open-source repositories? Start with a focused task and a model that fits your hardware. Model licenses differ: open weights are not automatically open source.