What is Sidekick by Yugin Tech?
Sidekick is an AI coding assistant that runs locally. Write and fix code without cloud uploads. Features file access, terminal integration, and multiple AI providers for secure development.
Problem
Developers rely on cloud-based AI coding tools which require cloud uploads and security risks to access features, exposing sensitive code to third-party servers and potential breaches.
Solution
A local AI coding assistant tool where users can write and fix code without cloud uploads, using features like file system access, terminal integration, and multi-provider AI models for secure, offline-capable development.
Customers
Software developers and engineers, particularly in security-sensitive industries (e.g., fintech, healthcare), who prioritize data privacy and need direct IDE/terminal integration.
Unique Features
Local processing (no code uploads), terminal integration, support for multiple AI providers (e.g., OpenAI, local LLMs), and full file system access for context-aware coding.
User Comments
Solves security concerns by keeping code offline
Seamless terminal integration boosts productivity
Multi-AI provider flexibility is a game-changer
Local processing reduces latency
Easy file access improves code accuracy
Traction
Launched 6 months ago; 50,000+ downloads, $200k MRR, 1.5k GitHub stars, featured on ProductHunt’s top 10 dev tools of 2023. Founder has 5k followers on X.
Market Size
The global AI-augmented software development market is projected to reach $10.6 billion by 2025 (Source: MarketsandMarkets, 2023).
