# Pluely (open-source AI desktop app)

> Pluely is a free, open-source AI desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. The Open Source Alternative to Cluely - A lightning-fast, privacy-first AI assistant that works seamlessly during meetings, interviews, and conversations without anyone knowing. It has 2,710 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.

The real overlay in Listen and Ask mode. Invisible on screen shares. Your invisible AI, over everything you do. Ask about anything on your screen. Listen to any conversation and have the right answer before you need it. One overlay, no tab, no trace. Invisible on screen shares, and no bot ever joins your calls.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/iamsrikanthnani/pluely |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 2,710 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Website | https://pluely.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | AI desktop apps |
| Latest release | app-v1.1.0 (Sep 21, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 21, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/iamsrikanthnani/pluely/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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