Hikari – AI coding assistant with real-time animated personality

Summary: Hikari is a Tauri-powered desktop app that animates Claude Code in real-time to assist with coding, debugging, and building projects. It visually represents the AI’s actions through multiple animated states, enhancing interaction and feedback during development.

What it does

Hikari provides eight animated states reflecting Claude Code’s activities, including thinking, typing, and error handling, while running locally for privacy. It supports a compact widget mode and includes an achievement system to track productivity.

Who it's for

Developers seeking a more interactive and visually engaging AI coding assistant across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.

Why it matters

It addresses the disconnect of traditional AI assistants by visually communicating the AI’s processes, making coding assistance clearer and more engaging.