Shatei (Apprentice)

🕶️ Shatei (Apprentice)

Meet "Shatei" — The AI Sidekick that works for you, while you work.

Tired of AI apps that hog all your RAM and demand your full attention? Meet Shatei (Japanese for "Apprentice" or "Minion"), a uniquely lightweight, autonomous AI assistant designed to run 100% locally on your PC without breaking a sweat.

Shatei isn't about "instant answers." It's about "diligent work."

The "Slow & Steady" Philosophy 🐢

While modern AI aims for sub-second responses by consuming massive resources, Shatei takes a different path. It runs quietly in the background, utilizing minimal CPU and RAM (even on older 4th-gen Core-i5 machines!), and focuses on completing your tasks while you handle your main creative work.

It might take 10 minutes or an hour to finish a task, but like a loyal apprentice, it never complains and never gets in your way.

Key Features ✨

• True Background Processing: Drag and drop your "Job Order" (Markdown/Front Matter) and let Shatei handle the rest.
• System Tray Integration: Once a task is started, Shatei can be minimized to the system tray. A friendly notification will pop up the second your file is ready.
• Resource Friendly: Designed to be invisible. Edit videos, retouch photos, or play games while your Sidekick grinds away in the background.
• 100% Local & Private: Powered by Ollama. Your data never leaves your machine. No subscriptions, no cloud, no leaks.
• Zero-Install Portable EXE: No admin rights required. Just run it and start delegating.

How to Use 🛠️

1. Prepare a "Job Order" (a simple Markdown file with instructions).
2. Drag the file onto the Shatei window.
3. Go back to your work. Shatei will notify you when the result is saved to your disk!

English Manual included. 日本語マニュアル同梱。

A Message from the Creator 💖

"Shatei" was born from a desire to have a helpful AI companion that respects the user's hardware and focus. It's not a tool for those who want everything "now"; it's a tool for those who value steady progress and local privacy.

Give your PC a loyal apprentice today!