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Ask HN: What AI assistants are already bundled for Linux?

Mar 01, 2024 - news.ycombinator.com
The article discusses the current state of AI-assisted assistants in Linux environments, specifically Microsoft's Copilot and potential developments in GNOME/KDE. The author expresses skepticism about the likelihood of a well-integrated assistant being developed for these environments due to resource constraints. They also mention a single GSoC project related to NetworkManager, but it's unclear if it's actively being worked on.

The author suggests that the best option currently available is to use the web interfaces of these assistants and hope for plugins/extensions that can interact with desired applications. They also mention that some people have built prototypes of locally running LLMs that can interact with Home Assistant, but these also lack deep desktop integration. The author also notes that Google has yet to deliver a Google Drive client for Linux, implying that a native Linux AI-assisted assistant may not be forthcoming soon.

Key takeaways:

  • Microsoft's Copilot is currently in preview mode on Windows and lacks deep integration with the desktop environment.
  • It is unlikely that GNOME/KDE will be able to dedicate enough resources to develop a well-integrated assistant in the near future.
  • Google has not yet delivered a Google Drive client for Linux, making it doubtful for a native Linux AI-assisted assistant to be developed soon.
  • The best current option is to interface with assistants through their web interface and use plugins/extensions for interaction.
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