Flowly

Overview

Flowly is a native AI assistant that operates across desktop applications, browser tabs, and mobile devices. Controlled via global hotkey, menubar, or notch overlay, Flowly integrates with local desktop models or Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK) APIs like OpenAI and Anthropic. It leverages sandboxed Computer Use automation, screen-aware context captures, and local vector memory to inspect, click, and execute multi-step workflows across software environments without locking users into a single AI model provider.

What it does

• Executes UI actions directly across desktop apps using sandboxed Computer Use and accessibility tree parsing
• Supports Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK) configurations across Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, and local LLMs
• Connects to messaging and workflow channels like Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, and Slack
• Captures screen state and audio in real time for context-aware multimodal assistance.

Who it's for

• Developers & Technical Power Users
• Productivity Enthusiasts
• Knowledge Workers Managing Complex Workflows
• Privacy-Conscious AI Enthusiasts

Why it works

• BYOK architecture eliminates token markups and prevents single-vendor lock-in
• Local-first execution and sandboxing isolate file writes and shell commands safely on-device
• System-wide access via notch and hotkey overlay ensures friction-free availability during active work
• End-to-end encryption safeguards user conversation history and synced artifacts across personal devices.

Founder story

Flowly was developed in 2026 by Turkish engineer Hakan Ören under Nocetic Limited in London, UK. Frustrated by siloed AI web chatbots that lacked real-world system context and required expensive proprietary subscriptions, Ören built Flowly as an open, BYOK desktop assistant. It gives users local control over AI model selection and automated execution across desktop software.

Alternatives

• OpenClaw
• Claude for Desktop
• Osaurus
• OpenHuman

Comparison overview

• Flowly supports Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK) model configurations across local and cloud providers, whereas standard AI desktop applications lock users into a single model backend.
• Flowly executes Computer Use tasks directly on desktop interface elements and browser tabs via accessibility APIs, whereas basic AI assistants rely strictly on text chat and API webhooks.