Local-First

Local-First AI Developer Tool — Privacy by Architecture

Your source code never leaves your machine. DevboardAI is a terminal-first, native macOS app that orchestrates AI coding agents with local execution against your codebase — direct repository context, no cloud middleman, no uploads, no third-party storage.

Quick answer

A local-first AI developer tool runs AI coding agents directly on your own hardware so your source files never leave your machine. DevboardAI is one for Mac: agents run locally, project files stay on your filesystem, and the app costs $74 as a one-time lifetime purchase — no subscription, no cloud middleman.

Why Local-First Matters

Your Code Is Your Competitive Advantage

Cloud-based AI dev tools require uploading your codebase or routing it through third-party servers. For proprietary code, client work, or anything sensitive — that's a non-starter. DevboardAI keeps everything local by design.

Features

Everything Runs on Your Mac

Your Code Stays on Your Machine

DevboardAI runs entirely on your Mac. Project files, task data, execution logs — everything is stored locally. No cloud sync, no third-party storage.

Native macOS Application

Built as a native Electron app for macOS. Supports Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel-based Macs. Native notifications and dock badges when your sprint completes.

Direct Codebase Access

AI agents run against your actual repo on your filesystem. No uploading, no sandboxing, no code-pasting. The agent reads and writes files directly — just like you do.

Internet Only for AI APIs

DevboardAI itself doesn't phone home. The only internet traffic comes from the AI agents you've installed (Claude Code, Codex, Kimi) communicating with their respective APIs.

Built-in Terminal & Git

Multi-tab terminal, inline Git diffs, and a file explorer — all inside the app. No need to switch to external tools to review what AI changed.

Full Export Support

Export your project, tasks, and execution history at any time. Your data is yours — no vendor lock-in, no subscription to maintain access.

System Requirements

What You Need

A Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel) and at least one AI coding CLI installed: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or Kimi. Install your preferred agent first, then DevboardAI orchestrates it. One-time purchase — no subscription, no account required.

Frequently asked questions

What is a local-first AI developer tool?

A local-first AI developer tool is software that runs AI coding agents directly on your own machine, so your source files never travel to a third-party cloud. DevboardAI is a local-first tool for macOS: it orchestrates Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Kimi agents entirely on your Mac, with files read and written on your local filesystem.

Does DevboardAI run AI agents locally?

Yes. DevboardAI launches and orchestrates AI coding agents — Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Kimi, and any other CLI-based agent — directly on your Mac. The agent process reads and writes your project files on your local disk. DevboardAI itself adds zero cloud layer between you and your codebase.

Do my files stay on my machine with DevboardAI?

Yes, completely. DevboardAI stores all project files, task data, and execution logs on your local filesystem. Nothing is uploaded to DevboardAI servers or any third-party storage. Your source code stays on your hardware at all times.

Does DevboardAI need an internet connection?

DevboardAI itself does not require internet access to run. The only outbound network traffic comes from the AI agents you have installed — for example, Claude Code calling Anthropic's API or Codex calling OpenAI's API. If you work offline, agent tasks that require API calls will be queued until connectivity is restored.

How much does DevboardAI cost?

DevboardAI costs $74 as a one-time, lifetime purchase — no subscription, no renewal fee. It includes a 7-day money-back guarantee. For comparison, Cursor Pro costs roughly $240 per year; DevboardAI pays back that equivalent spend in about 3.7 months.

Which platforms does DevboardAI support?

DevboardAI is macOS only. It supports Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel-based Macs. There is currently no Windows or Linux version. You also need at least one CLI-based AI coding agent installed — Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or Kimi.

Keep Your Code Where It Belongs

On your machine, under your control. One-time payment, lifetime access, zero cloud dependency.