Glia

Glia

Local-first AI memory bridge between browser chats and IDEs

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Launched May 20, 2026

About Glia

Glia is an innovative, offline-capable memory bridge designed for developers and AI enthusiasts who rely on web-based chat platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. By functioning as a Chrome extension, it automatically saves your conversations locally, ensuring that valuable decisions and insights are preserved without relying on cloud storage. The native MCP server enables seamless querying of these saved chats directly from a shared SQLite database, integrating effortlessly with IDEs and developer workflows. This setup makes it especially appealing for those who prioritize privacy, offline access, and efficient retrieval of AI interactions. What sets Glia apart is its open-source nature and focus on local-first data management, giving users full control over their AI-generated data and enhancing productivity through quick, context-aware access to past conversations. It’s tailored for developers, researchers, and power users looking for a robust, privacy-conscious way to manage and leverage AI chat histories in their workflows.

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Pros

  • Offline capability ensures data privacy and accessibility without internet
  • Open-source architecture allows customization and transparency
  • Seamless integration with IDEs and developer tools
  • Automatic local saving of chat conversations minimizes manual effort
  • Centralized SQLite database for efficient data management

Cons

  • Requires technical setup and familiarity with native server configuration
  • Limited user interface features, mainly geared towards developers
  • Vague information on ongoing support and community activity

Use Cases

1Saving and organizing AI chat histories for research or project documentation
2Querying past conversations directly from IDEs during coding sessions
3Maintaining a privacy-focused local archive of AI interactions
4Streamlining developer workflows by integrating chat data into programming environments
5Building custom tools or integrations using the open-source code base
6Ensuring offline access to important AI decision histories

Pricing

Likely free and open-source, with potential costs related to hosting or configuring the native MCP server if needed. No explicit paid plans are indicated.

Quick Info

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Launched5/20/2026

Topics

ProductivityDeveloper ToolsArtificial IntelligenceGitHub

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