RoachNet
Everything you need, where you left it.
RoachNet organizes local AI, code, maps, media, ROMs, and your vault in one place, while RoachClaw is always one shortcut or voice request away. Offline on purpose, not by chance.
RoachNet is Apple Silicon native first. Pair it with RoachNet iOS and take your context and documents with you. Built for the nights when the router gives up and you want your files to keep working anyway.
brew update && brew tap --force RoachWares/roachnet && brew install --cask roachnet
Mac only. Unfortunately browsers cannot launch Terminal safely, so this downloads a small helper that will open Terminal and run the Homebrew install for you. Feel free to inspect it first.
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Mission
Offline on purpose. Not by chance.
One root on your machine. Easier to trust, easier to move, and still useful when the network stops pretending.
Local models stay on your hardware first.
Open RoachClaw anywhere, and hand over vault or project context only when you choose to. No API keys, no cloud dependency.
One folder. Take it anywhere. Nuke it anytime. RoachNet is designed to be portable and easy to maintain.
Everything lives under ~/RoachNet. Easier to move, easier to back up, easier to wipe, and easier to trust.
Quick when called. Quiet when not.
Open it and focus on the task at hand, close it when you are done. RoachNet is designed to be a tool, not a distraction.
Native surfaces
Native surfaces that do real work.
Everything you need in one place. No hunt through complex interfaces or tabs that simply won't load without a connection. RoachNet is always there when you need it.
v1.0.5
Home
The command grid.
Start a new chat or project, open a map, or browse your vault. Everything you need is right here, ready to go.
v1.0.5
Dev
The native coding workspace.
RoachNet's Dev interface is still a work in progress, but it's a good place to start a new project or open a file and get coding. With RoachBrain context and RoachClaw as your IDE assistant, you can get started quickly and focus on the code.
v1.0.5
RoachClaw
The local AI workbench.
Local AI inference with model control, global voice input, and full vault context when you allow it. Swap models, see what is loaded, and pull project context without playing prompt telephone.
RoachClaw is your local AI assistant. With project and document context, it can help you with your code, notes, and more. RoachClaw is always one shortcut or voice request away.
v1.0.5
Vault
The living shelf.
Notes, maps, education packs, books, web captures, music, video, and RoachNet App Store content right at your fingertips. It's your vault, your library, and your playground.
v1.0.5
Runtime
Where the real work happens.
RoachNet's runtime is the engine that powers everything. It's where the real work happens. It's where you can see what is actually live, and where any issues may be hiding.
Where RoachNet fits
Where it actually helps.
RoachNet is for people who want their files, tools, and context to work when the internet doesn't. If you want to be in control of your own hardware and data, RoachNet is for you.
All your docs, stems, notes, and AI in one place instead of the usual eleven-tab disaster with a loop and a metronome playing in the background. There even when the studio's Wi-Fi goes down.
Pack it like a suitcase. RoachNet is made to be portable, and keeps working even in airplane mode.
When your internet goes out, or a service is down, your files, models, maps, and vault are still there, ready to go, right where you left them.
What’s inside RoachNet
Apps and packs worth installing.
Whether it be Wikipedia, a map pack, reference materials, or a RoachNet App Store app, RoachNet is the place to keep it all, right where you need it.
Offline atlas packs by region. Pair it with the RoachNet iOS companion's RoachAtlas GPS feature and you've got a portable offline atlas that works anywhere.
Remedies, treatments, and medical references, offline. For people who actually prepare instead of trusting search results under pressure.
API references, CLI guides, and machine learning materials, all in one place. No more hunting for documentation when you need it most.
Curated Wikipedia packs. Start with something small, like the top 100,000 articles, or go all the way up to the complete Wikipedia archive and everything in between. Offline and indexed for quick reference.
What RoachNet runs for you
The runtime behind the shell.
RoachNet is a powerful tool, but the real power is the contained runtime behind it.
Everything RoachNet needs to run lives inside ~/RoachNet. RoachNet is meant to be a self-contained system, not scattered in folders across your home directory.
With RoachClaw we have wired together a local AI assistant that can help you with your code, notes, and more. RoachClaw is always one shortcut or voice request away. No API keys, no cloud dependency required.
Write code, manage projects, run shell commands, and get AI assistance in a workspace that learns your patterns and preferences as you work.
Imagine this: you're planning a trip in your notes, and you want to know what the weather is going to be like. You open RoachNet, open the map pack, and ask RoachClaw the weather forecast for your destination. RoachClaw gives you the forecast, gives you the best route, and RoachAtlas covers navigation. All from the same app.
Download
Get it on your machine.
Whether you download it here, or you use Homebrew. The result stays the same. RoachNet lands on hardware you own, under a folder you can back up or nuke anytime.
Yeah, we've got brew covered.
You can use the Setup app, but if Homebrew is more your style we've got you covered. Both land in
~/RoachNet so your entire RoachNet installation and added content stays in one folder that you can take anywhere.
iPhone & iPad · SideStore + AltStore
RoachNet iOS. Access your chats and vault anywhere over the secure RoachTail sync feature. With RoachNet App Store installs right from the mobile app, and a quick view of the RoachNet runtime in the palm of your hand.
Download RoachNetiOS-v0.1.5-unsigned.ipa
Source · RoachWares
Check out RoachWares on GitHub and see the code that makes all this work.
View latest GitHub release
Support
Keep it sharp.
Independent software stays alive the same way independent records do: somebody keeps showing up, fixing the mix, and making the next one better.
RoachNet is developed by RoachWares LLC, a founder run company with one member. Everything we do comes from a desire to create something we love.
Being a solo developer means less arguments about the direction of the app, and more time to focus on priorities. It also means direct support from people like you actually matters.