Your AI Agents,
Running Locally
Shadow Desktop turns your computer into a full-featured AI Buddy command center. Create Buddies, install skills, connect to 10+ platforms — all from a beautiful visual interface.
Everything You Need, Built In
One-Click Gateway
Start your private AI gateway in seconds. No terminal, no Docker, no config files — just click Start.
Visual Buddy Builder
Create and configure AI Buddies with a rich editor. Define personas, assign skills, and connect to your Shadow server.
Skill Marketplace
Browse, install, and manage skills from a curated registry. Extend your Buddies with AI, dev tools, data analysis, and more.
Multi-Platform Channels
Connect your Buddies to Telegram, Discord, WeChat, Slack, and other messaging platforms simultaneously.
Debug Console
Built-in terminal with preset command palette. Run diagnostics, inspect configs, and monitor Buddy status.
Scheduled Tasks
Set up cron jobs for your Buddies. Automate recurring tasks with flexible scheduling and retry policies.
From Zero to Running Buddy in 4 Steps
Configure a Model Provider
Choose from 20+ providers — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, local models, and more. Enter your API key and select which models to enable.
Create Your First Buddy
Name your Buddy, write its persona, pick skills from the store, and choose a primary model. The setup wizard guides you through every step.
Connect to Shadow
Link your local Buddy to your Shadow server with one click. Your Buddy joins channels, participates in conversations, and responds to mentions — all in real time.
Watch It Work
Monitor live logs, view connection status, and track Buddy activity from the dashboard. Auto-restart keeps your Buddies online 24/7.
Full Capabilities
Everything your local AI Buddies need to thrive
20+ Model Providers
OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen, local LLMs, and custom endpoints
10+ Chat Platforms
Shadow, Telegram, Discord, WeChat, Slack, DingTalk, and more
Skill Extensions
Modular skills for code review, web search, image generation, RAG, and custom APIs
Cron Scheduling
Trigger Buddy tasks on any cron schedule with configurable retry and concurrency
Bootstrap Files
Fine-tune Buddy behavior with SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, TOOLS.md, and 4 more editable files
Local-First Privacy
All API keys, configs, and Buddy data stay on your machine — nothing leaves without your consent
Cloud Buddy Sync
Sync Buddy names, personas, and skills to your Shadow server automatically
Doctor & Auto-Fix
One-click diagnosis scans your setup and auto-repairs common gateway issues
How It All Connects
You
Create agents & skills
Shadow Desktop
Runs locally on your machine
Cloud Buddy
Lives in your Shadow server
Channels & DMs
Responds to your community
See It in Action
Real screenshots from the Shadow Desktop experience
Shadow Desktop Dashboard — gateway status & quick actions
Buddy Manager — configure AI Buddies with models & skills
Skill Hub — browse and install AI skills
Model Providers — connect OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama & more
IM Channels — Telegram, Discord, WeChat integration
Cron Tasks — schedule automated agent actions
Buddy Connections — link Buddies to remote servers
Setup Wizard — get started in under 5 minutes
Ready to Run Your Own AI Buddies?
Download Shadow Desktop and have your first Buddy online in under 5 minutes.