SidekickBar is a cross-platform desktop application that puts multiple AI assistants into a persistent sidebar. Instead of opening separate browser tabs for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, and other tools, you can access them from a single interface.
The software runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and supports both cloud-based AI services and local AI deployments.
Many AI users jump between different models because each performs better on certain tasks. ChatGPT may be better for writing, Claude for long-form analysis, Gemini for Google ecosystem workflows, and Perplexity for research.
SidekickBar removes much of that friction. You can switch assistants quickly, keep them available as a sidebar, and even run multiple assistants in parallel.
It’s especially useful for:
- Developers
- Content creators
- Researchers
- Students
- Knowledge workers
- AI power users
SidekickBar connects to more than 30 AI providers through a desktop sidebar. Users can:
- Open assistants instantly with keyboard shortcuts
- Upload files via drag-and-drop
- Use voice controls
- Create custom AI connections
- Connect local AI tools such as LibreChat, Open WebUI, and LobeHub
- Run multiple assistants simultaneously
The app itself is not an AI model. It acts as a desktop hub that gives access to existing AI services and accounts.
Watch outs
- Most of the value comes from connecting external AI services.
- Premium AI subscriptions (ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, etc.) are separate costs.
- Team collaboration features are limited compared with enterprise AI platforms.
- No evidence of enterprise-grade compliance certifications such as SOC 2 has been publicly disclosed.
- The product is relatively new, having launched in 2025.
