Instrument

AI for the rest of us

A calm, powerful, private AI workspace, perfectly at home on your computer

There's a better way to use AI

We love computers. We cut our teeth on computers as kids in an era where computers were accessible enough to be in the average home, but inscrutable enough to require tinkering, steering, and persuading.

We've spent the last couple of years watching AI become more and more capable, while at the same time leaving us feeling like strangers in tools that weren't made for everyday people.

They say no when you expect them to say yes. They play it safe and don't let us tinker, cajole, and hack our way to interesting outcomes. They feel glossy, spineless, and soulless. And worst of all, they twist our arm into buying yet another expensive subscription, or make us fear being left behind.

We think there's a better way.

We want a reliable workspace for all of our AI tasks that runs on our own computers, living as good citizens alongside the familiar apps we use every day. We want a tool that feels opinionated and a little quirky. We want to collapse a dozen app subscriptions into one powerful workspace.

We want that for ourselves, and we want it for you.

So we built Instrument. We already love it, and can't wait for you to feel the difference too.

– Jeremy & Neil

Instrument is in private beta

Available on Mac, Windows, and Linux

Instrument is a dependable AI workspace for people who get things done

What is Instrument?

Instrument is a powerful AI workspace that runs privately on your computer. It uses a built-in browser, works with your local files, and runs its own tools to complete complex tasks. Use Instrument's built-in AI, which routes to the best model for the job. Pick from leading models like Claude, GPT, and Gemini. Or bring your own API key and pay your provider directly. You can even run local models so nothing ever leaves your computer. And Instrument is proudly open source, so you can see exactly how it works. All local. All yours.

What can you do with it?

Most AI tools live behind a chat box, in the cloud, answering questions. Instrument runs on your computer and helps you get work across the finish line. It can browse the web in its built-in browser, read and write files on your computer, draft documents, transform data, and string those abilities together to complete tasks end to end.

How is Instrument different from ChatGPT or Claude?

ChatGPT and Claude are great at answering questions and drafting text, but they don't actually touch the files on your computer or do work on your machine. Instrument can. Point it at a folder and it reads what's there. Ask it to research something and it browses the web using its built-in browser, showing you every step. If you can imagine a challenging task on your computer, chances are Instrument can handle it.

Who is Instrument for?

Instrument is for people who want AI to help them be more capable at work, not replace them. Small business owners, consultants, operators, designers, engineers, managers: anyone who gets things done on a computer and wants a "one-stop shop" AI app.

Screenshot of the Instrument desktop app
Instrument

Add a powerful, capable AI tool to your everyday toolkit

Instrument is in private beta

Available on Mac, Windows, and Linux