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Monolith is a local-first desktop client, published by monolith, designed for coordinating AI agents using the user's own API keys, and it falls within the AI assistant and developer tooling category. Its purpose is to consolidate several AI-related workflows into a single desktop workspace: chat, code interaction, terminal access, file editing, and multi-agent orchestration are all handled inside one application rather than across separate tools. A typical use case involves connecting OpenAI-compatible or Anthropic-compatible endpoints supplied by the user, after which conversations, code sessions, and agent coordination can be conducted from a unified interface. Because the software is local-first, conversations, usage statistics, and configuration are stored in a local SQLite database located under ~/.Monolith, and API keys are encrypted with Windows DPAPI before being written to disk, which supports users who prefer to keep their data on their own machine. The current version is 0.1.0, and one version is available in total, indicating an early-stage release. The interface ships with Chat and Code modes, a resizable right-hand work panel, a real bottom terminal for command-line work, and an optional local PIN gate for restricting access to the workspace. Light and dark themes are provided, and the user interface is localized into 11 languages, making the client accessible to a broader international audience. The installer includes an offline WebView2 package, allowing deployment on machines that do not already have the WebView2 runtime installed, which simplifies setup in offline or restricted environments. Overall, Monolith targets users who want to orchestrate multiple AI agents from a single desktop environment while retaining control over their endpoints, keys, and data, combining conversational, coding, and terminal capabilities in one locally managed application.
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