Pointer AI Chat Assistant

中文版 | English

An AI chat application built with Electron + React + TypeScript, supporting multi-model conversations, intelligent crosstab data analysis, and knowledge organization management.

基于 Electron + React + TypeScript 开发的AI聊天应用，支持多模型对话、交叉数据分析和知识组织管理。

• 博客1：AI 聊天应用的 10 条高级需求
• 博客2：解决了AI聊天的 10 个痛点后，新的功能：交叉分析表

查看中文 README 介绍

示例：渐进式交互，生成小说设定

Key Features

AI Conversation System

• Support for multiple AI models (OpenAI GPT, Claude, DeepSeek, etc.)
• Streaming conversation responses with reasoning process display
• Message tree branch management with conversation version control
• Hierarchical chat history organization with parallel tab workflow
• Global content search with keyword highlighting
• Global AI generation task management with task monitoring and cancellation
• Global Q&A traceability mechanism to track generation relationships across pages

Unique Features

• AI Crosstab Analysis: Automatically generate structured comparison analysis tables
• AI Object Manager: Visual knowledge data structure management
• Data Import/Export: Support for mainstream AI platform data migration (OpenAI ChatGPT / Deepseek Chat)

Knowledge Management

• Folder hierarchical organization
• Message bookmarking and tagging
• Batch operations and drag-and-drop sorting
• Data backup and recovery

Main Interface

Crosstab Analysis

Object Manager

Quick Start

Requirements

• Node.js 18+
• Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux

Installation & Setup

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Development mode
pnpm dev

# Build application
pnpm build:win    # Windows
pnpm build:mac    # macOS
pnpm build:linux  # Linux

Basic Configuration

1. Launch the application and go to settings
2. Configure AI model parameters:
   • Configuration name
   • API endpoint
   • Access key
   • Model identifier
3. Select default model and test connection

Core Features

Crosstab Analysis

Convert any topic into structured comparison analysis tables, suitable for:

• Academic research literature comparison
• Business decision solution evaluation
• Educational material knowledge organization
• Product feature competitive analysis

Workflow:

1. Input analysis topic
2. AI automatically generates table structure
3. Fill intersection data
4. Manual editing and optimization

Object Browser

Visualize complex data structures with support for:

• Tree structure display
• AI automatic node generation
• Manual editing and organization
• Structured data export

Chat Branch Management

• Message tree structure
• Independent conversations between branches
• Historical version switching
• Context inheritance

Technical Architecture

Core Technologies

• Frontend: React 19 + TypeScript + Ant Design
• Backend: Electron main process
• Build: Vite + Electron Builder
• Styling: CSS Modules + SCSS

Project Structure

src/
├── main/          # Electron main process
├── renderer/      # Renderer process
│   ├── components/  # React components
│   ├── store/      # State management
│   ├── services/   # Business logic
│   └── utils/      # Utility functions
└── preload/       # Preload scripts

Key Dependencies

• react-markdown: Markdown rendering
• mermaid: Chart drawing
• katex: Mathematical formulas
• html2canvas: Screenshot functionality
• rehype-highlight: Code highlighting

Use Cases

Education & Research: Course design, knowledge organization, literature analysis
Business Analysis: Market research, competitive comparison, strategic planning
Content Creation: Topic planning, material organization, structured writing
Personal Learning: Note organization, knowledge comparison, review materials

Development & Contribution

Development Workflow

1. Fork the project and create a feature branch
2. Follow TypeScript and ESLint standards
3. Submit code and create Pull Request

Code Standards

• Use functional components and Hooks
• Follow conventional commits format
• Maintain type safety

Key Improvement Areas

• Bug fixes
• Generation prompt and context optimization
• Performance optimization and user experience improvement

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details