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Android keyboard with local AI (Ollama, Whisper, MCP) or cloud (Gemini, Groq, OpenAI)

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Show HN Deskdrop: An Android Keyboard with Local AI Support (Ollama, LM Studio)

by SvReenen·Apr 15, 2026·3 points·2 comments

AI Analysis

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Local AI keyboard with MCP and cloud fallback—privacy without losing functionality.

Strengths
  • Inline // syntax for commands chains naturally into typing workflow
  • Cloud fallback with visual indicator when local server goes down
  • MCP integration enables Home Assistant control directly from keyboard
Weaknesses
  • Requires self-hosted server setup—barrier for non-technical Android users
  • GPL license may limit commercial adoption or app store distribution
Category
Target Audience

Android users wanting private, local AI text assistance

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