ToolNeuron – Offline AI Assistant for Android

Privacy-First AI. Runs On-Device. Secure. Powerful.

Experience true digital freedom. Offline AI Android at its finest. Run GGUF models like Llama 3 locally. Your privacy-first assistant for on-device chat. No cloud required. Zero data sharing. Complete control.


Abstract

ToolNeuron is a privacy-first assistant for Android. Designed for developers and privacy advocates. Experience powerful offline AI Android capabilities. No cloud needed. Run GGUF models locally. Enjoy ChatGPT-like conversations. Complete on-device chat. Your data never leaves. Secure AI you control. Works anywhere, anytime. Zero internet required.

Key Features

2. Core Features

Offline GGUF Models

Run local GGUF models effortlessly. Llama 3, Mistral, Gemma supported. On-device chat without internet. Perfect for privacy. Secure AI you control.

Cloud Access

Connect to 100+ models via OpenRouter.

Premium Voice AI

11 high-quality neural TTS voices and Whisper-powered STT, all running offline. No subscription fees, zero latency, complete privacy.

DataHub

Inject private knowledge dynamically.

Extensible Plugins

Add capabilities like web search and document viewing. DataHub lets you inject custom context for a personalized AI assistant.

3. Why ToolNeuron? The Complete Offline AI Ecosystem

Run GGUF Models Without Internet

True offline AI Android technology. Import GGUF models effortlessly. Download Llama 3, Mistral, Gemma locally. Popular LLMs at your fingertips. ChatGPT-like experience. Zero cloud dependency. Your privacy-first assistant. AI assistance anywhere. No Wi-Fi needed. No mobile data required.

Premium Voice AI – Completely On-Device

Enjoy 11 high-quality neural Text-to-Speech (TTS) voices that run entirely offline using Sherpa-ONNX technology. No subscription fees, no cloud API calls, and zero latency. ToolNeuron also includes offline Speech-to-Text (STT) powered by Whisper models, enabling hands-free AI interaction on mobile devices. Whether you're driving, multitasking, or simply prefer voice commands, ToolNeuron delivers natural, responsive voice AI without compromising your privacy.

Extend Your AI with Plugins and Private Knowledge

ToolNeuron's plugin architecture lets you add capabilities like web search, document viewing, and content scraping—all while maintaining local-first privacy. The DataHub feature allows you to inject custom context and private knowledge into your AI conversations, creating a personalized assistant that understands your specific needs. Build your own AI ecosystem with tools that work seamlessly with both offline GGUF models and cloud-based LLMs through OpenRouter integration.

Hybrid Cloud Integration

Need access to larger models or specialized capabilities? ToolNeuron seamlessly integrates with OpenRouter, giving you access to 100+ cloud-based models including GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini. Switch between local and cloud models based on your needs, all within a single, unified interface. Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for complete control over your cloud usage and costs.

Open Source & Free

ToolNeuron is completely free and open-source. No hidden costs, no data harvesting, no vendor lock-in. Verify the code, build it yourself, and contribute to the community. Built by developers, for developers and privacy-conscious users who demand transparency and control over their AI tools. Learn more about open source principles.

4. Comparative Analysis

Unlike standard SaaS AI applications that rely on subscriptions and data harvesting, ToolNeuron offers a transparent, open-source alternative with offline-first capabilities.

Feature ToolNeuron Traditional SaaS / Cloud AI
Inference Local (GGUF) + Cloud (OpenRouter) Cloud Only
Privacy Local-first, No Logging, DataHub Server-side Logging, Data Harvesting
Cost Free / BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) Subscription ($20+/mo)
TTS Offline Neural Voices (11 premium) Cloud API, limited voices
STT Offline Whisper/Sherpa-ONNX Cloud API, latency & data sent
Multi-Modal Text + Image (Planned) + Plugins Mostly Text only; limited options
Flexibility GGUF offline + 100+ cloud models Fixed models on server-side
Accessibility Works offline fully; no account needed Internet required; subscription mandatory

5. Visual Interface

Designed for power users and developers. Clean, high-contrast, and information-dense.

ToolNeuron TTS Interface

Offline TTS & Chat Interface

ToolNeuron Plugin System

Plugin & Tool Management

ToolNeuron Data Pack Builder

DataHub & Context Builder

6. Community & Social Proof

93 GitHub Stars
31 Discord Members
9 Forks
5 Watching
"Finally, an AI app that respects my privacy and works when I have no signal. The offline TTS is a game changer."
- Early Beta Tester

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an offline ChatGPT for Android?

Yes. ToolNeuron provides a ChatGPT-like experience completely offline. By running models like Llama 3 or Mistral on your device, you get intelligent responses without needing an internet connection or a subscription.

How to run local AI on mobile devices?

Simply download ToolNeuron. It's designed to optimize local AI for mobile devices, managing memory and processing power so you can run powerful GGUF models smoothly on your Android phone.

Which AI app works offline?

ToolNeuron is a leading choice for offline AI on Android. It supports GGUF models, allowing you to run powerful LLMs like Llama 3 and Mistral locally without any internet connection.

Is local AI private?

Yes. Because the processing happens entirely on your device ("Local Processing"), your data never leaves your phone. This makes ToolNeuron ideal for privacy-conscious users.

Do I need a powerful phone?

For small models (like TinyLlama or Gemma 2B), a standard phone with 4GB-6GB RAM works well. For larger models (7B+), we recommend a device with 8GB+ RAM and a modern Snapdragon processor.

Is it free?

ToolNeuron is 100% free and open-source. You don't need to pay for a subscription to use the offline features, TTS, or STT.

4. System Specifications

To ensure optimal performance for local inference, the following hardware specifications are recommended.

Minimum

  • Android 8.0+ (API 26)
  • 4GB RAM
  • 2GB Free Storage

Recommended (Offline AI)

  • Android 14+
  • 8GB+ RAM
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (or equiv)
  • 5GB+ Storage for Models

8. Development Roadmap

We are constantly evolving. Here is what's coming next:

Q1 2026

Advanced TTS (Multi-voice), Code Export

Q2 2026

TFLite & ONNX Support, Image Gen (Stable Diffusion)

Q3 2026

Multi-modal (Text+Image), Desktop Companion

7. Installation & Getting Started

1

Download APK

2

Install & Perms

3

Load Model (GGUF/Key)

4

Start Chatting

Minimum

  • Android 8.0+ (API 26)
  • 4GB RAM
  • 2GB Free Storage

Recommended

  • Android 14+
  • 8GB+ RAM
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+
  • 5GB+ Storage

9. Offline TTS Showcase

Experience the quality of our 11 offline neural voices. These run entirely on-device with zero latency.

10. STT Model Showcase

Download optimized Sherpa-ONNX Whisper models for offline speech recognition. Choose based on your device's capabilities.

tiny.en Fastest
Low Latency Low RAM

Best for older devices. English only.

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base.en Balanced
Good Accuracy Moderate RAM

Standard choice for most phones. English only.

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small.en High Accuracy
High Latency High RAM

Best for modern flagships. English only.

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distil-small.en Efficient
Faster than Small High Quality

Optimized for speed/accuracy balance. English only.

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medium.en Heavy
Very Slow High RAM

Not recommended for most phones. English only.

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distil-medium.en Heavy
Slow High RAM

Distilled version of medium. English only.

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tiny Fastest
Multilingual Low Latency

Best for older devices. Supports multiple languages.

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base Balanced
Multilingual Good Accuracy

Standard choice for most phones. Multilingual.

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small High Accuracy
Multilingual High Latency

Best for modern flagships. Multilingual.

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11. Data-Pack Builder

Coming Soon for Windows & Linux.

The Data-Pack Builder is a powerful desktop utility designed to help you create, manage, and validate custom datasets for ToolNeuron's DataHub.

Development in Progress

10. Acknowledgments

ToolNeuron stands on the shoulders of giants. We are grateful for these open-source projects:

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