AIEST is a lightweight desktop launcher for running local AI engines like Ollama, llama.cpp, and MLX-LM in the background without the overhead of heavy chat interfaces. Built with Tauri 2.0 and Rust, it’s designed for developers who want direct, programmatic access to AI models.

The launcher integrates seamlessly with VS Code, Continue.dev, and Obsidian through automatic shell path configuration. Watch model execution with live log streaming, manage your model library through the built-in model manager, and keep your workflow distraction-free.

What you get:

• Desktop launcher for Ollama, llama.cpp, and MLX-LM
• Live log streaming to monitor model execution
• In-app model manager for easy library control
• Auto-configured shell path for VS Code, Continue.dev, and Obsidian
• Lightweight Tauri 2.0 and Rust architecture
• Silent background operation without chat UI bloat