How does Local AI work in Dash?

Dash connects to AI models running on your computer via localhost. It works with Ollama, LM Studio, LocalAI, Jan, or any OpenAI-compatible local server. Your notes are sent to the local model for processing — they never leave your device.

Does Dash send my notes to the cloud for AI processing?

No. Dash enforces a hard localhost restriction — the code rejects any non-local endpoint. Your notes are processed entirely on your device by a model you control. No cloud servers are ever contacted for AI features.

What AI providers does Dash support?

Dash includes built-in presets for Ollama, LM Studio, LocalAI, and Jan. It also supports any OpenAI-compatible endpoint running on localhost. All providers connect via local network only.

Can AI access my encrypted pages?

No. Encrypted pages are automatically blocked from AI access. The AI panel shows "Unlock this note to use AI" for locked pages. You must explicitly unlock a page before AI can process its content.

Do I need an API key or subscription for AI features?

No. Local AI servers like Ollama are free and open source. Dash requires no API keys, no accounts, and no subscriptions for AI features. Just install a local model and connect.

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AI That Never Leaves Your Device

Summarize, rewrite, brainstorm, and chat with AI — powered by local models on your machine. No API keys, no cloud, no data ever sent anywhere.

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Key factors include the new onboarding flow and reduced churn from pricing changes.

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User retention up 15% QoQ, driven by improved onboarding and pricing adjustments.

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Three Ways to Use AI

Guided actions for quick edits, generative mode for new content, and chat for deeper exploration — all running locally.

Guided Actions

Select text and choose from summarize, rewrite, continue, fix grammar, expand, or convert to bullet points. One click, instant results.

Generative Mode

Start from scratch — brainstorm ideas, create outlines, generate to-do lists, meeting notes, pros and cons, journal entries, and more.

Chat Mode

Ask follow-up questions about your notes. Conversation history is kept in memory only and cleared when you close the panel.

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How It Works

Local AI in Dash is private by architecture, not by policy. Here is what makes it different.

Hard Localhost Enforcement

The code rejects any non-local endpoint. Your data physically cannot leave your machine through the AI feature.

Multi-Provider Support

Works with Ollama, LM Studio, LocalAI, Jan, or any OpenAI-compatible server running on localhost.

Multi-Block Selection

Select multiple blocks of content and send them all to AI at once. The editor highlights selected blocks while the AI panel is open.

Streaming Responses

AI responses stream in real-time as formatted markdown. Styles adapt to all four Dash themes.

No Keys or Accounts

No API keys. No accounts. No sign-up. Just point Dash at your local model and start writing.

Encrypted Pages Blocked

Locked pages are automatically excluded from AI access. Privacy always comes first — unlock to use AI.

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Dash vs Others

How Dash Local AI compares to other note-taking apps

AI Comparison

Feature	Dash	Notion	Obsidian
Runs locally on device
No API key required
No cloud connection
Multi-provider support
Encrypted page protection
Streaming responses
No telemetry

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