🚀 Why I Built Franklin
It started when I realized that unless I constantly upload files, AI can’t work with anything on my machine.
Most tools today are designed for one-off chats, not real work. You paste in a prompt, get a response, and it’s gone. No memory, no local tools, no privacy — and no control. I didn’t wan[...]
So I built Franklin — my first real solo project, developed in my spare time, late nights and weekends. It’s still a work in progress — but it’s already different from most AI tools I�[...]
Franklin lives on your machine — where your files are. It can read them, summarize them, and act on them. It speaks plain language and respects your privacy.
By default, Franklin runs in hybrid mode, combining fast, high-quality cloud models with local tools and fallback logic. When privacy matters most, you can switch to local-only mode — keepin[...]
No uploading. No surveillance. Just real work — done on your terms.
What started as a personal experiment became something more: a local-first AI operating system for power users, creators, devs, and tinkerers — like me.
Franklin isn’t for everyone. But if you’re the kind of person who builds your own tools, runs your own server, or just wants to own your AI — Franklin was built for you.
Welcome aboard.
