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Developer builds browser-based OS with AI kernel, no backend

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A developer created Solips-webos, a fully client-side desktop OS that runs in the browser with an AI kernel. The system uses IndexedDB for storage and supports multiple AI providers including Ollama, OpenAI, and Anthropic. The AI controls a virtual cursor to manipulate the UI like a human user.

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While technically impressive, the project is more of a proof-of-concept than a practical tool, as browser-based OSes have limited real-world utility.
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