LaunchDevelopersJuly 7, 2026

Rowboat – Open-source, local-first alternative to Claude Desktop

Rowboat is an open-source, local-first desktop app designed as an alternative to Claude Desktop, enabling users to build custom work surfaces. The project is available on GitHub and aims to be more than a chat app, offering a full-fledged work environment.

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