Zenii Documentation

Welcome to the Zenii documentation. Zenii is a local AI backend that's private, fast, and extensible.

Quick Links

• Installation & Usage — Get up and running in minutes
• Configuration — Customize Zenii to your needs
• CLI Reference — Command-line interface guide
• API Reference — REST & WebSocket API docs
• Architecture — System design and internals

What is Zenii?

Zenii is a Rust-based local AI backend that provides:

• 5 client interfaces — Desktop (Tauri), Mobile, CLI, TUI, and Daemon
• Privacy-first — All data stays on your machine
• Extensible — Plugin system, tool registry, and channel integrations
• OpenAI-compatible API — Drop-in replacement for existing workflows

Interactive API Explorer

When running the Zenii daemon, visit localhost:18981/api-docs for the interactive Scalar API explorer with try-it-out functionality.