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Novice

Novice is a desktop AI assistant for secure, offline document analysis and text editing.

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Novice

What is Novice?

Novice is a desktop app for productivity that helps users get work done 10x faster. It's a safe place where AI can analyze documents and work alongside users securely and efficiently. Novice is an AI text editor and a local AI assistant that runs on your own computer, supporting models like DeepSeek, Llama 3.2, Phi, and Qwen2.5. It's designed for professional needs, allowing users to run AI locally and completely offline, ensuring no cloud processing and no data leaving the device. It can process PDFs, websites, DOCX files, and text documents locally, transforming them into a private knowledge base.

How to use

Import your sources (PDFs, websites, DOCX, text files) into Novice. The AI will process them locally, allowing you to summarize, analyze, and reference information. Novice provides citations for every response, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Core Features

  • Offline AI processing
  • Document analysis and summarization
  • Citation tracking
  • Local knowledge base creation

Use Cases

  • Product managers can synthesize insights from product specs, market research, and customer feedback.
  • Professionals (auditors, legal advisors, consultants) can streamline report writing by analyzing documents and validating findings.
  • Researchers can leverage AI for analysis and synthesis while maintaining originality.

FAQ

What types of files can Novice process?
Novice can process PDFs, websites, DOCX files, and text documents.
Does Novice require an internet connection?
No, Novice is designed to run completely offline, ensuring no data leaves your device.
How does Novice ensure the accuracy of its responses?
Novice provides clear citations for every response, showing the exact quotes from your sources.

Pricing

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Secure and private offline processing
  • Supports various document formats
  • Provides clear citations for AI-generated responses
  • Transforms sources into a local knowledge base
Cons
  • Requires local computing resources
  • Limited to text-based tasks
  • Beta version may have bugs or limitations