Local-first text editor

OnecaratEditor

by Onecarat Labs

A local-first text editor for writing and chatting with GGUF models.

For people who need AI for writing, but cannot send their work to online services.

Text editor Local AI GGUF models No cloud by default

Run AI on your own PC. No cloud by default. No subscription.
Portable ZIP for Windows. Downloaded from GitHub Releases. Models not included.

v0.9 Current version

ZIP No installer required

GGUF Bring your own model

Download

Latest portable build is distributed through GitHub Releases.

Current release

Version

0.9

Platform

Windows

Package

Portable ZIP

Source

GitHub Releases

Updated

2026-03-07

Built by

Onecarat Labs

Code signing

Planned

Download v0.9 on GitHub

Release notes View on GitHub

Models not included. New apps may trigger a Windows SmartScreen warning.

Quick Start

The editor works right after extraction. For local AI chat, add a GGUF model separately.

Download the ZIP from GitHub Releases.
Extract all files.
Run OnecaratEditor.exe.
Download a GGUF model separately.
Select the model folder in the app.
Choose a model and start the server.

Start in 3 steps

Download

Get the latest portable build from GitHub Releases.

Add your model

Bring your own GGUF model. Models are not included.

Start and write

Launch the local AI server and open OnecaratEditor.

Need more detail? See the Quick Start guide.

See it in action

See how writing and local AI fit into one workspace.

Editor + Chat

Write and chat with AI side by side. Everything runs locally on your PC.

Writing space

A focused editor for everyday writing. AI is there when you need it.

Bring your own model

Use GGUF models directly on your PC. Switch models and control the local server.

Who it's for

For people who need AI for writing, but cannot send their text to online services.

Sensitive documents For drafts, notes, and work text that should stay on your own machine

Cloud-restricted work For situations where online AI services are difficult to use

Local-first writing For people who want writing help and AI support in a local workflow

Private AI workflow For users who want AI assistance without default cloud dependency

Self-managed models For people who want to choose and manage their own GGUF models

Common questions

Answers to what most people ask before downloading.

Does OnecaratEditor send my data to the cloud?

No. OnecaratEditor is designed for local-first use. Your text and AI workflow stay on your own PC unless you choose otherwise.

Are models included?

No. Bring your own GGUF model. Models are not included in the download.

Does it require installation?

No installer is required. The current release is provided as a portable ZIP for Windows.

What platforms are supported?

The current release is for Windows. Additional platform support may come later.

Why does Windows show a SmartScreen warning?

This can happen with newly released apps before they build reputation on Windows. Code signing support is planned.

Who is OnecaratEditor for?

People who need AI for writing or thinking, but cannot send their text to online services.