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Gemini-Next-Desktop

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⚡ A lightweight, fast and native Google Gemini desktop client for macOS | 一款专为 macOS 打造的优雅、轻量、极速的 Gemini 原生桌面客户端

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<h1>Gemini Next Desktop</h1>

<h3>A lighter, cleaner, and more macOS-native unofficial Gemini desktop client</h3>
  
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    <a href="./README_CN.md">简体中文</a> |
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## 📸 Screenshots

## 💡 Why Gemini Next Desktop?

Unlike bloated Electron-based apps, Gemini Next Desktop is built entirely with native SwiftUI. No excessive memory usage, no sluggish startup — just a silky-smooth experience that feels like a built-in macOS app.

### 🚀 Key Advantages

- **Blazing Fast** — No Electron runtime. Ultra-low memory footprint. Instant launch.
- **Seamless Integration** — Global hotkey + always-on-top window keeps AI at your fingertips.
- **Focused Experience** — Auto-focus input, flawless macOS IME support. No more web-based interaction lag.

## ✨ Features

### 🖥️ Deep System Integration

- **Global Hotkey** — Toggle the window with <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>&#96;</kbd> (customizable or disableable).
- **New Chat Hotkey** — Start a new conversation with <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>N</kbd> (customizable or disableable).
- **Launch at Login** — Start automatically when you log in.
- **Persistent Session** — Secure cookie storage means you never need to log in again.

### ⚡ Productivity Boost

- **Always on Top** — Pin the window above all others.
- **Timeout Reset** — Automatically starts a new conversation after prolonged inactivity.
- **Auto Focus** — Input field is focused whenever the window is activated.
- **Window Animation** — Smooth fade-in/fade-out transitions when showing/hiding the window.

### 🔄 Auto Updates

- **Sparkle Integration** — Built-in automatic update checking via the Sparkle framework.
- **Update Toggle** — Option to disable automatic update checks.

### 🛠️ Advanced Customization

- **Multi-language** — Native multi-language UI that follows your system language.
- **Custom User-Agent** — Flexible browser identity configuration.
- **Clear Browsing Data** — One-click removal of cookies, cache and local storage.
- **Native Rendering** — Powered by the efficient WKWebView engine.

## 📦 Installation

### Option 1: Direct Download (Recommended)

Head to [Releases](https://github.com/Jraaay/Gemini-Next-Desktop/releases) and download the Universal Binary installer:

* `GeminiNextDesktop-vX.X.X.dmg` — supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

### Option 2: Build from Source

To compile from source, make sure your environment meets: **macOS 14.0+** with **Xcode 16.0+** installed.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/Jraaay/Gemini-Next-Desktop.git
cd GeminiNext
open GeminiNext.xcodeproj
```

Select your target device in Xcode, then press `Cmd + R` to build and run.

## ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

| Shortcut                                         | Action                                   |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>`</kbd>                   | Toggle window (customizable in Settings) |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>N</kbd> | New chat (customizable in Settings)      |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>R</kbd>                    | Reload page                              |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>[</kbd>                    | Go back                                  |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>]</kbd>                    | Go forward                               |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>W</kbd>                    | Hide window                              |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>,</kbd>                    | Open Settings                            |

## ⚙️ Settings

| Option              | Description                      | Default                                          |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Background Timeout  | Start a new chat after timeout   | 10 min                                           |
| Launch at Login     | Auto-start on login              | Off                                              |
| Always on Top       | Keep window in front             | Off                                              |
| Window Animation    | Fade transition on show/hide     | On                                               |
| Show/Hide Window    | Toggle window shortcut           | <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>`</kbd>                   |
| New Chat            | New chat shortcut                | <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>N</kbd> |
| Language            | UI display language              | System                                           |
| User-Agent          | Custom browser identity          | Safari UA                                        |
| Clear Browsing Data | Clear cookies, cache and storage | —                                                |
| Auto Update Check   | Check for updates automatically  | On                                               |

## 🛠️ Tech Stack

* **SwiftUI** — Modern declarative UI framework
* **WKWebView** — High-performance web rendering engine
* **Carbon Events** — Low-level global hotkey registration
* **Sparkle** — Mature open-source framework for macOS app updates
* **String Catalog** — Apple's recommended localization solution

## 📄 License

This project is licensed under the [MIT License](./LICENSE).

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