Siya Desktop - Your AI Companion, Always Ready

Experience Siya’s full power through our native macOS application. Built with performance and privacy in mind, the desktop app provides instant access to AI assistance with deep system integration, offline capabilities, and a beautiful native interface.

Download & Installation

Get Started in Minutes

Simple installation process with automatic updates
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Install Application

  1. Open the downloaded DMG file
  2. Drag Siya to Applications folder
  3. Right-click and select “Open” first time
  4. Grant necessary permissions when prompted

Simple drag-and-drop installation

3

Initial Setup

API Key Configuration

Interface Overview

Beautiful, Native, Powerful

Designed specifically for macOS with attention to every detail

Clean, focused interface optimized for productivity

Enhanced Input Area

  • File Attachments: Drag & drop or click to attach
  • MCP Servers: Quick access to connected servers
  • Mode Toggle: Switch between Chat and Task modes
  • Voice Input: Speak your queries naturally
  • Smart Send: Context-aware submission

Top Bar Features

  • Side Menu: Navigation and settings
  • App Insights: Usage stats and performance
  • Workspaces: Project management
  • Folder Access: Browse local files
  • AI Tasks: View and manage automated tasks
  • Casefiles: Access saved contexts

Model Selection

Claude Models

  • Claude Sonnet 4: Fast, efficient responses
  • Claude Opus 4: Advanced reasoning

Other Models

  • Gemini 2.5 Pro: Google’s latest
  • GPT-5: OpenAI’s flagship
  • Local Models: Ollama, LM Studio, etc.

Chat Interface Details

Intelligent Input System

Advanced chat interface with context-aware features

📎 File Attachment

  • Drag & Drop: Drop files directly into chat
  • Multi-file Support: Attach multiple files at once
  • Image Preview: See thumbnails before sending
  • Code Files: Syntax highlighting preview
  • Size Limit: Up to 10MB per file

🔌 MCP Servers

  • Quick Access: Dropdown list of available servers
  • Status Indicators: Green = connected, Gray = disconnected
  • One-click Connect: Enable servers on demand
  • Custom Servers: Add your own MCP integrations
  • Auto-reconnect: Maintains connections

🎯 Mode Selection

  • Chat Mode (Default): Interactive conversation
  • Task Mode: Autonomous task execution
  • Visual Indicator: Clear mode display
  • Keyboard Shortcut: ⌘ + M to toggle
  • Context Preservation: Maintains context on switch

🧠 Model Selector

  • Quick Switch: Dropdown with all models
  • Model Info: Speed/capability indicators
  • Recent Models: Quick access to last used
  • Custom Models: Add local model endpoints
  • Auto-select: Based on task complexity
Pro Tip: Use ⌘ + K to open the command palette for quick access to any feature!

Core Features

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Powerful features designed for developers

Project Management

Advanced Features

Power User Features

Advanced capabilities for maximum productivity

Work on Multiple Projects Simultaneously

Open multiple Siya windows for different contexts

Multi-window workflow management

Use Cases:
  • Frontend + Backend development
  • Documentation + Implementation
  • Multiple client projects
  • Research + Development

Settings & Preferences

Customize Every Aspect

Comprehensive settings for personalizing your experience

Appearance

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master Siya with Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete list of keyboard shortcuts for maximum efficiency

Troubleshooting

Quick Solutions to Common Issues

Get back to productivity quickly

Installation Issues

Updates & Roadmap

Always Improving

Regular updates with new features and improvements
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Automatic Updates

Siya checks for updates daily and notifies you
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One-Click Install

Updates download and install in the background
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Release Notes

View detailed changes before updating
You can change update settings in Preferences > General

Summary

Your AI Development Companion

The Siya desktop application brings the full power of AI assistance to your Mac with a native, fast, and privacy-focused experience. With deep system integration, offline capabilities, and a beautiful interface, it’s the perfect companion for modern software development.

Native. Fast. Private. Powerful.