A local AI guide
that doesn't lie to you.
We were sick of $20/month subscriptions and cloud data harvesting. So we built Docent for ourselves: a local Mac side-panel that connects to our Apple apps and proves everything it says with a source receipt.
Requires Apple Silicon (M-Series) | $24.99 lifetime if you love it.
Q3 Project Budget & Timeline
From: Sarah Jenkins <sarah@company.com>
To: You
Hey team,
Just wanted to touch base on the upcoming project deliverables for the new marketing site.
We've officially approved a total budget of $45,000 for the design and development phases combined. We need to keep strict track of hours to ensure we don't overrun this. I've also checked with legal, and the compliance review must be finished by October 12th.
Let me know if you have any questions before the kickoff call tomorrow at 10 AM.
Best,
Sarah
The "Anti-Subscription" AI
We were suffering from AI subscription fatigue. We built this so we could stop renting our tools by the month, and we are sharing it with you.
Standard Cloud Bots
- Monthly recurring fees
- Strict message rate limits
- Sends your data to the cloud
- Doesn't know your schedule
- Cannot read your local files
Docent
- Pay once, own it forever
- Unlimited use (Zero rate limits)
- Local default (or bring your Claude key)
- Apple Notes, Reminders & iCloud
- Never hallucinates a fact
Built on Reality. Not a Black Box.
Cloud AIs ask you to trust them. We assume the AI will fail and forget. That’s why we built Docent with strict rules.
Source Receipts
Ask a cloud bot, and it guesses based on math. Ask Docent, and it hands you the exact file, email, or context it used to answer.
Native Apple Sync
Hooks directly into macOS Notes, Reminders, and Calendar. Because it uses Apple's native apps, everything it creates syncs instantly to your iPhone via iCloud.
Draft Approvals
When it helps you write, it doesn't silently overwrite your work. It highlights what it wants to change so you can approve it step-by-step.
Want Claude 3.5?
Docent runs 100% offline by default. But sometimes we just need the absolute smartest cloud models, so we made it dead simple to plug in your Claude or OpenAI API key.
The responsible way to use AI heavily.
Standard cloud AI requires massive, water-cooled server farms that consume staggering amounts of electricity. It's an environmental crisis waiting to happen.
By running locally on the ultra-efficient Apple chip already sitting on your desk, Docent operates with zero cloud footprint.
How We Stack Up
| Feature | Docent | Generic Cloud Bots |
|---|---|---|
| Data Location | 100% Local (or Bring Your API) | Opaque Cloud Server |
| Hallucination Defense | Receipts & Provenance | Model Guessing |
| Offline Usage | Yes (Works on planes) | Requires Internet |
| Apple Ecosystem | Notes, Reminders & iCloud | None |
| Usage Limits | Unlimited (Your Hardware) | Strict Message Caps |
| Pricing | $24.99 (One-Time) | $240+/year |