AIEST Desktop AI Launcher

AIEST is a lightweight desktop launcher for running local model engines such as Ollama, llama.cpp, and MLX-LM in the background, without the overhead of heavy chat interfaces. Key features: • Desktop launcher for Ollama, llama.cpp, and MLX-LM • Live log streaming to monitor model execution • In-app model manager for easy library control • Automatic shell path configuration for VS Code, Continue.dev, and Obsidian • Lightweight Tauri 2.0 and Rust architecture • Silent background operation with no chat interface bloat Built with Tauri 2.0 and Rust, AIEST gives developers direct, programmatic access to local models without a conversational front end getting in the way. Models run quietly in the background, so you can keep your attention on your code, notes, or writing instead of a chat window. The launcher connects to your everyday tools. Automatic shell path configuration lets VS Code, Continue.dev, and Obsidian reach your running models with minimal setup. Live log streaming shows exactly what a model is doing as it executes, which makes debugging and performance checks straightforward. The built-in model manager lets you add, organize, and remove models from one place. AIEST is built for software developers, technical writers, and researchers who want local model access that is fast, predictable, and easy to script against. If you already run Ollama, llama.cpp, or MLX-LM and want a minimal, distraction-free way to manage them alongside your editor and note-taking workflow, AIEST fits well into that setup.