gezel Your team of AI craftsmen
Describe the job and a crew of AI specialists takes it on — researching, drafting, building, reviewing — each working from a tested craftbook, with over 200 to draw on. They work on your own machine, on local AI models. No cloud account, no subscription, nothing leaving the building. It’s your team.
Introduction to Gezel Watch on YouTube
Download Gezel — totally free, open source
Install the CLI from npm, then start it:
npm install @bendyline/gezel-cli
npx gezel
Needs Node.js 24 or newer. CLI reference
What can gezel help you with
Get started with gezel
Install the Gezel app
Download Gezel for your device. It measures the memory your machine can spare, then recommends the local AI models that will run well on it — no cloud account required.
Speak with the meester
Your first conversation is with the Meester — your concierge for getting things done. Describe the work and they set up the project and add the gezellen needed to complete your tasks.
Track as your crew builds
Your crew will pass tasks between each other, keep notes, and pick up where the last one left off. Watch them work via built-in task trackers, and step in whenever you like.
How it works
Role-based gezel crews
Every gezel has a role - for example, developer, writer, researcher - and a focused prompt and set of tools. This helps ensure AI models - especially local ones - remain focused so they can do their best.
Craftbooks
Craftbooks are precise, step-by-step guides that help your crew complete tasks efficiently and consistently. Gezel includes over 200+ tested craftbooks - so you don't need to build them yourself.
A safe space for AI work
Gezel carefully manages what AI can do.
We don't give local models your credentials, an open web connection, or visibility into anything on your device, unless you let them.
Gezel is designed to be privacy-conscious and compliant - even for strict business environments.