[Suggestion] Quick IA access in waybar

[Youbey]

What de we think about IA ? I personally am a little into it, and I was thinking why not add a quick access button on the waybar (maybe even a shortcut button as well) to access a chat interface with a locally run IA.

If I'm not wrong, we can make the chat interface using AGS that uses http requests to local api that is spun up by the model (typically local Ollama), it could also be configured for api with bigger models like chatgpt or gemini for those who got api keys for it.

[brockar]

Thanks for the suggestion! However, we don't plan on adding this at the moment.

The main issue is that an AI integration depends way too much on each user's specific setup and preferences. Supporting something that broad is practically impossible for us, especially with how many different tools and APIs are on the market right now.

There are already thousands of ways to integrate AI easily into your workflow. You can set up zsh aliases, use web apps, or run local clients. If you want it in your bar, you could easily add a custom module in Waybar or a Hyprland shortcut that triggers a specific command or opens your favorite AI tool. Since everyone uses AI their own way, we prefer to leave that customization up to the user.

[Youbey]

I see, now thinking about it you're right. It's not the majority that are using the same thing so might as well leave it up to them.