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plux

🎯 File tree + plus button, One-click + your files to AI. AI finder/explorer

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Plux is a powerful desktop app that turns your local files — PDFs, CSVs, source code, anything — into real-time AI context with just one click. Ask questions, get summaries, understand your projects faster than ever.

Built with React, TypeScript, Tauri, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Plux lets you work with your favorite models like Claude, GPT, and Gemini — locally or in the cloud. work with openrouter, ollama.

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plux

Features

  • 🔍 Smart File Explorer: Browse files and instantly preview them in-app
  • ➕ One-Click Context: Add any file to the AI conversation with a single click
  • 💬 Multi-Model AI Chat: Switch between Claude, GPT, Gemini, or your own model via MCP
  • 📊 Supports PDFs, CSVs, Code, Markdown: AI understands your files natively
  • 🌐 MCP Integration: Connect with pluggable model servers using Model Context Protocol
  • 🎨 Syntax-Highlighted Viewer: Code files beautifully rendered for reading and AI use
  • ⚡️ Fast, Local, Private: Powered by Tauri, your data stays on your machine
  • 📝 Built-in Notepad: Save AI insights, selected messages, or your own thoughts — directly in the app

Example

  • Click on data.csv → AI shows a preview and lets you ask: “What's the average sales per region?”
  • Open main.rs → Ask: “What does this function do?”
  • Click on report.pdf → Ask: “Summarize the key findings for me.”

You don't copy-paste. You don't switch tabs. You just click + and ask.

Getting Started

Prerequisites and installation

development or CONTRIBUTING

development

Usage

  1. Navigate to Chat: The app starts with the chat interface
  2. Browse Files: Use the file tree on the left to explore your project
  3. Add Context: Click the + button next to any file or folder to add it to your chat context
  4. Chat with AI: Ask questions about your project - the AI will have access to the files you've added

require filesystem mcp server

download rust-mcp-filesystem

Add rust-mcp-filesystem to ~/.config/plux/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "rust-mcp-filesystem",
      "args": ["~/"]
    }
  }
}

Or filesystem

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
        "~/"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Roadmap

Here's what's coming next in Plux:

  • GPT / OpenRouter integration via MCP
  • Claude support via MCP
  • Gemini model integration
  • Context memory for conversations
  • Plugin system for custom file types
  • Model comparison view
  • Dynamic MCP server start/stop from UI
  • Auto-download and path setup for rust-mcp-filesystem

Get Involved

Plux is open-source and evolving fast. Star the repo ⭐, try it out, or build your own plugin.

We’re building the future of local-first, AI-powered development tools — and you’re invited.