Alright, so here’s this wild little app I found called GeminiDesk, honestly, it’s not just some basic Electron wrapper for Google’s Gemini. Nah, this thing? It’s like your AI got a full-on upgrade kit and moved into your desktop like it owns the place.
I mean, think about it, you’re on Windows, Linux, or macOS, and boom, you’ve got Gemini right there in your system tray, ready to go. No browser tab needed, no lag, just instant access. But wait, it gets better.
First off, they’ve cooked up this thing called the Model Context Protocol (MCP) support. Sounds fancy, right? Well, it basically lets you hook Gemini up to your local files, run scripts, even talk to tools you’ve built yourself.
Like, imagine telling it “Hey, check my project folder, find all the broken links, and send me a report.” And it does. They even auto-set up a local proxy server with one click, zero setup stress. Just hit “Do it for me” and… done. Feels like magic, but it’s actually just smart engineering.
Then there’s the Deep Research Automation & Scheduler. Okay, real talk, I used to spend hours digging through stuff online. Now? I set a prompt, pick a time (like 2 AM while I’m asleep), tell it to use the Pro model, and let it rip. It wakes up, fires up, runs the query, and sends me a notification when it’s done.
I come back, bam, full summary, clean, organized, ready to use. It’s like having a personal research assistant who doesn’t need coffee.
The UI? Clean. Fast. No bloat. Feels native on every OS. You can customize it, tweak it, make it yours. It’s not just functional, it feels good to use. Like, the kind of app that makes you say “damn, why didn’t I think of this?”
And yeah, I know what you’re thinking: “Is this legit?” Honestly? It’s unofficial, but it’s built by people who clearly get how AI should work, not just chat, but do. If you’re tired of juggling tabs, copying paste, and waiting for things to load… give this a shot.
It’s not perfect, I did notice a few weird glitches (like sometimes the scheduler forgets to wake up if the laptop sleeps), and the MCP docs are still kinda rough. But overall? This is the future of AI productivity. Not hype. Real stuff.
Features
- Run Gemini like a native app (Windows, macOS, Linux)
No more juggling browser tabs. It’s always there, fast, and ready, like having your AI assistant live on your desktop. - MCP Support (Model Context Protocol), “Do it for me” setup in seconds
Connect Gemini to your local files, tools, or scripts. Need it to check your project folder or run a Python script? Just set it up once, the app auto-starts the proxy server. Powerful workflows without the headache. - Schedule Deep Research Tasks (Set & forget!)
Tell it: “At 2 AM, research the latest trends in AI-powered healthcare.” It wakes up, uses the Pro model, runs the query, and sends you a notification when done. Perfect for late-night brainstorming or early-morning insights. - Smart Prompt Manager, Save time, never repeat yourself
Build a library of custom prompts. Set a default one that auto-sends every new chat, great for coding rules, writing styles, or keeping your AI in character. - Dual Modes: Chat Mode + AI Studio
Use the simple chat window for quick questions… or switch to AI Studio for advanced prompt engineering, API testing, and building AI pipelines. One app, two power levels. - Invisibility Mode, Hide from screen shares & recordings
Working in a meeting? Need privacy? Activate this and GeminiDesk disappears from Zoom, Teams, Discord, or any screen recorder. Your secrets stay yours. - Proxy Support (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5)
Behind a firewall at work? No problem. Configure your network settings directly in the app — no system-level hacks needed. - Smart Screenshots, Capture & send instantly
Press Ctrl+Alt+S to snip any area. Full-screen mode? Toggle it on. The image gets sent straight into your chat, perfect for analyzing diagrams, code snippets, or UI designs. - Export Everything: PDF, Markdown, and more
Get clean, beautiful exports with math support (KaTeX), syntax highlighting (Highlight.js), and full RTL (Arabic/Hebrew) compatibility. Ideal for reports, notes, or sharing with teams. - Smart Canvas Mode, Expand the workspace on demand
When Gemini goes deep (like coding or designing), the window grows automatically. More space = better focus. No more squinting at tiny text. - Custom Sounds & Feedback, Know when it’s done
Get a subtle “ping” sound when your AI finishes thinking. Choose from different tones, satisfying, quiet, or even fun. You’ll know exactly when to read the response. - Available in 20+ Languages (with RTL support)
Whether you’re in Turkey, Israel, or Saudi Arabia, the app speaks your language, and handles right-to-left text perfectly. - Hotkeys for Instant Model Switching (Alt+F for Flash, Alt+P for Pro)
Jump between models in a second. Fast for casual chats, powerful for complex tasks — all with a single keystroke. - Voice Assistant – Talk to Gemini hands-free
Press a shortcut, speak your question, and let it respond. Great for multitasking, driving, or just avoiding typing.
Supported Platforms
- macOS: Took me less than a min to Install it on my Apple Silicon
- Windows
- Linux
License
The app source-code is released under the MIT License, as a free/ open-source project.