We wanted AI that actually finishes things.
Charles is for anyone with too many tabs and too little time — makers, creators, founders, developers. One calm desktop where you ask in plain words, and the work gets planned, built, organized and shipped. No juggling ten tools. No command line unless you want one.
Your code.
Your workspace.
Your control.
We believe AI should work where your project lives, with visible plans, clear approvals, useful memory, and routing that balances quality with cost.
Local-first workspace
The desktop app works directly in your project with scoped tools and approvals.
Managed autonomy
From plan to commit, with the oversight level you choose.
Open model options
Use Charles-managed routing or bring your own provider keys.
What we believe in
Privacy by design
Charles is designed around local project execution and scoped access. Managed AI and BYOK are explicit choices, with usage visible to the user.
Developer agency
You decide how autonomous Charles is — from step-by-step approval to full autopilot. You're always in control.
Transparent pricing
Clear plan allowances, wallet-controlled overage, and no surprise auto-billed usage.
Continuous shipping
We release early and often. Your feedback directly shapes the roadmap. Every update makes Charles sharper, faster, and more capable.
Built by SovrinTech
A small team of engineers and designers obsessed with developer experience and digital sovereignty. We started Charles because the existing tools forced a false choice between capability and privacy.
We're based remotely, work asynchronously, and ship daily. If you're passionate about local AI, open-source tooling, or developer autonomy — we'd love to hear from you.
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