Novalon Studio Desktop

A desktop AI studio for your codebase

Open a project folder and work the way you already do — with local models on your machine, or cloud via your own API keys.

  • Your code stays on your machine by default
  • Review diffs and revert any AI change
  • No account. No subscription. Donation-supported.
Local-first. Private by design.

Desktop App

Not a browser tab. A real desktop application that runs locally on your machine.

Local-First

Run models entirely on your hardware for complete privacy. Or connect cloud APIs with your own keys — your choice.

No Subscription

Download once, use forever. Cloud APIs are BYOK (bring your own key) — pay providers directly, not us.

Project-Aware

Novalon Studio understands your file structure, not just the file you paste in.

Built for real workflows

Projects, diffs, and reviewable changes — from quick questions to multi-file refactors.

Core capability

Project Integration

Open any folder as a project. Novalon indexes your codebase and provides context-aware assistance. Ask questions about your code, request changes, or let the agent mode handle multi-file refactors.

  • Full file tree navigation
  • Monaco editor with syntax highlighting
  • Safe, diff-based file modifications
  • Revert any AI change instantly

Multi-Model Support

Switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or local llama.cpp models. Use cloud when you need power, local when you need privacy.

Chat & Agent Modes

Chat mode for quick questions. Agent mode for multi-step tasks that touch multiple files. You choose the level of autonomy.

Local Model Downloads

Download models directly from trusted repositories within the app, or manually install your own. Llama, Mistral, Phi, Qwen — run them locally with llama.cpp.

Safe File Edits

Every AI modification is tracked. Review diffs before applying. Revert to any previous state with one click.

Chat and Agent

Two modes. You choose how much the studio touches your files.

Chat Mode

Quick questions, explanations, and code suggestions. The AI responds but doesn't touch your files.

  • Explain code without modifying files
  • Review structure and approach
  • Explore ideas safely
Read-only

Agent Mode

Multi-step tasks across multiple files. The AI plans, executes, and modifies your codebase with your approval.

  • Refactor across multiple files
  • Execute multi-step changes with approval
  • Review diffs before anything is applied
Write access with review

Extend the studio

Custom panels, tools, and integrations — without bloating the core product.

Add capabilities without bloating the core product — keep your studio focused, then extend it when you need to.

  • Custom panels, tools, and project utilities
  • Integrations for models, providers, and workflows
  • Shareable extensions as the community grows

Custom panels & tools

Add UI panels, utilities, and workflows that feel native to the studio.

Live

Community library

Staff-approved extensions on the extensions page. The Extension Creator's Guide stays listed as a reference for creators.

Ship your own workflows

Bundle project helpers, generators, or QA tools into reusable extensions.

Browse the extension library — available extensions plus the Extension Creator's Guide for creators.

Get started

Download Novalon Studio, try it on a real project, then decide if it's worth supporting.

No subscription — use it without paying
Local-first — your project stays on your machine
No account — download and run
Donationware — support if it helps you ship