Web browsing
Models can fetch web pages, extract content, and follow links. Research topics, check documentation, or monitor pages - all from a prompt.
Built-in tools
Give your AI hands, not just words
Gotchi ships with a powerful toolkit that lets models interact with your system, the web, and external services - all running locally.
Core tools
Everything your AI needs to act
Out of the box, Gotchi gives models the ability to do real work on your behalf.
Shell commands
Execute terminal commands directly from AI workflows. Run scripts, manage files, query databases, or interact with local services.
File operations
Read, write, and transform files on your machine. Parse CSVs, generate reports, process images, or organize documents automatically.
API calls
Make HTTP requests to any API - REST, GraphQL, or webhooks. Authenticate with headers, manage payloads, and parse responses.
Web search
Search the internet and feed results into the conversation context. Ground model responses in fresh, real-world information.
Code execution
Run Python, JavaScript, and shell scripts in a sandboxed environment. Let models write, test, and iterate on code autonomously.
How it works
Functions your AI can call
When a model decides it needs to take an action - fetch a URL, read a file, run a command - it emits a tool call. Gotchi intercepts the call, executes it locally, and feeds the result back into the conversation. The model then continues reasoning with the new information. It's function calling, but everything stays on your machine.
Function call flow
1User prompt
2Tool call emitted
3Local execution
4Result returned
Everything runs on your machine
Safety
You approve, the AI executes
Every tool call can require your explicit approval before execution. Set per-tool policies: auto-approve safe reads, prompt for writes, block destructive commands. You stay in control of what your AI can touch, with a full audit log of every action taken.
Tool approval
"Find the latest NVIDIA earnings"
web.searchApproved
shell.executeNeeds approval
file.readAuto
Specialized capabilities
Headless browser
Navigate dynamic web apps, fill forms, click buttons, and extract data from JavaScript-rendered pages. Full browser automation from a prompt.
Document parsing
Extract text from PDFs, DOCX, XLSX, and other document formats. Feed structured content into your AI workflows for analysis.
Workspace indexing
Point Gotchi at a folder and it indexes every file for instant retrieval. Ask questions about codebases, research folders, or project directories.
Let your AI do the work
Download Gotchi and unlock tools that turn conversation into action - locally and privately.
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