Meechi

Imagine Gemini, Notion, and NotebookLM unified in a single, local app.

A space where you can write, reflect, and have a conversation with your own thoughts. A place where your notes are not just static text, but a dynamic dialogue with your past and present self. A place where your context is never lost, never siloed, and always at your fingertips.

If you are curious, you can check it out at meechi.me (opens in a new tab).

Or you can listed the the NotebookLM generated podcast about Meechi (yes, I am still using cloud AI since Meechi is under development):

Origin

Meechi was born from a simple desire: to have a space where I could think without friction. In a world designed to extract your attention, retain your mind. I realized I was no longer the user - I was the resource - they want my data, my monthly payment, and my constant attention.

I wanted something different. An open canvas with infinite possibilities. A space that gives you the choice to be offline, to be private, and to be yourself, without it being a "feature" you have to manage.

This canvas is for internal connection - a place to deepen the dialogue with your own thoughts and history. It’s about self-reflection and the freedom to navigate your own mind without silos or forced ecosystems.

Meechi is designed to be system agnostic: you have the freedom to choose and integrate the best tools on your own terms. Just you, your thoughts, and the open bridges you choose to build within yourself.

The name comes from Michi (道) — The Path. It is a nod to the Japanese philosophy of Dō (道) - the way of life, the path of self-cultivation. It is a reminder that this journey is not about reaching a destination, but about walking your own path with intention and freedom.

I built Meechi to reclaim that autonomy. A space where the tool adapts to the mind, not the other way around. An opportunity to build a partnership and have AI as my cognitive partner.

Ambition

At a certain point in my journey, I started to question the tools I was using. Besides the huge amount of features and horsepower, I struggled with the dynamics. Moving data across different tools was a constant struggle. The constant loss of memory was a constant frustration. Complicated setups and configurations were a constant annoyance. Not to mention privacy concerns.

We are entering an era where intelligence is a commodity. You can rent it by the token. But context? That is the new gold. And context cannot be rented - it must be owned.

Blend

My background defines the "Meechi Way":

• Nordic Simplicity: It should just work, quietly and efficiently. No drama.
• Japanese Jiyū (自由): It should respect your autonomy and your "natural self."
• Brazilian Intuition: It should be flexible and adaptable - a partner, not a machine.

Engine

Meechi is built on a selected stack of technologies that prioritize privacy, performance, and user control:

• Local AI: WebLLM - Powered by MLC-AI. Meechi runs 0.5B-8B quantized models (Llama, Gemma, Phi 3, Qwen, Mistral, and DeepSeek) entirely inside your browser memory.
• Local Storage: Two-tier architecture - IndexedDB for quick access and previews, and a dedicated Desktop Proxy that connects the web app directly to your desktop file system for robust, reliable long-term storage.
• Offline Capable: PWA - Install Meechi on your device. It works 100% offline. No internet required for local models or notes.
• Universal Text: Markdown - Readable in 2026. Readable in 2056.

Autonomy

Cognitive Autonomy is the right to self-determination in the age of AI.

• Bring Your Own (BYO) AI: Total flexibility to bring your own models. Use local LLMs via Ollama, or connect to Gemini, OpenAI, or Groq via your own API keys. You decide the cost and complexity of the intelligence.
• Bring Your Own (BYO) Storage: Your data isn't trapped in a silo. When using the Desktop Proxy, your notes sync directly to your local hard drive as standard files. You own the files, and you have complete freedom to use whatever local sync method you prefer—or none at all. Meechi is the navigator, not the jailer of your thoughts.
• Bring Your Own (BYO) Tools (MCP): Connect any external tool or data source using the Model Context Protocol. Whether it's your calendar, local folders, or custom APIs, you bring the context, Meechi provides the reasoning.

Human & Agent

I am a Human-centered Designer. I don't build the bricks; I design the sanctuary. I found my builder in Gemini.

• The Human (Me): I am the Dreamer. I bring the "Why." I bring the Nordic desire for simplicity, the Japanese reverence for Jiyū (autonomy), and the Brazilian instinct for warmth. I set the constraints. I define the ethics. I infuse humanity.
• The Agent (AI): It brings the "How." It organizes my thoughts, writes the code, audits the security, and executes with meaningful precision. It deploys logic.

Why Agent-Native?

Meechi is 100% AI-generated because I believe in the power of a "Studio of Two." By using AI as my lead engineer, I can focus entirely on the user experience and the ethics of the tool. Every line of code is:

• AI-Crafted: For speed and mathematical consistency.
• Human-Directed: To ensure it never strays from our "Human-First" path.
• Multi-Model Verified: Checked by other AI models to ensure there are no hidden "attachments" or data leaks.
• Open Core: The engine (@meechi-ai/core (opens in a new tab)) is Open Source (AGPLv3). The UI is proprietary. You can audit the intelligence, but the experience is unique.

The Road Ahead

Meechi is an evolving canvas. While today it serves as your reliable local studio, we are constantly exploring ways to expand its horizon. Future improvements will focus on broader availability, deeper local processing capabilities, and seamless harmony across your environment—all while fiercely protecting the "Studio of Two" philosophy. Your context will always remain yours.