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
- ✓ 100% Offline Chat – True on-device chat. No internet required. Works everywhere.
- ✓ Local Model Import – Download GGUF models directly. Llama 3, Mistral, Gemma supported.
- ✓ Plugin Tools – Extend capabilities effortlessly. Web search, document viewing, more.
- ✓ TTS Voices – 11 premium offline voices. Natural text-to-speech. Zero latency.
- ✓ Complete Data Privacy – Your privacy-first assistant. Secure AI. Data never leaves device.
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.
Offline TTS & Chat Interface
Plugin & Tool Management
DataHub & Context Builder
6. Community & Social Proof
"Finally, an AI app that respects my privacy and works when I have no signal. The offline TTS is a game changer."
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:
Advanced TTS (Multi-voice), Code Export
TFLite & ONNX Support, Image Gen (Stable Diffusion)
Multi-modal (Text+Image), Desktop Companion
7. Installation & Getting Started
Download APK
Install & Perms
Load Model (GGUF/Key)
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.
Optimized for speed/accuracy balance. English only.
Download11. 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.
- Visual Editor: Create complex JSON structures without writing code.
- Validation: Ensure your data packs are error-free before importing.
- Cross-Platform: Native support for Windows and Linux.
10. Acknowledgments
ToolNeuron stands on the shoulders of giants. We are grateful for these open-source projects:
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