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🔥 Agentic Signal: Visual AI Workflows with Local Intelligence – Now 100+ Stars on GitHub!

Code Forge Temple — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:58 +0000

Hey Dev.to!

I'm excited to share some big milestones and updates for Agentic Signal, an open-source Visual AI Workflow Automation Platform that puts privacy and control first by running everything locally.

🌟 100+ GitHub Stars!

Thanks to the amazing community, Agentic Signal has just passed 100 stars on GitHub!

If you haven't checked it out yet, now's a great time to star the repo and join the journey.

✨ What is Agentic Signal?

Agentic Signal lets you build, automate, and visualize AI-powered workflows using a drag-and-drop interface.

No cloud dependencies, no vendor lock-in—just powerful local AI and seamless integrations.

Visual Workflow Builder: Drag, drop, and connect nodes for data sources, AI processing, validation, and outputs.
Local AI Intelligence: Integrate with Ollama to run LLMs on your own machine.
Rich Integrations: Connect to Google services, HTTP APIs, CSV files, and more.
Open Source: AGPL v3 for personal/educational use, commercial license available.

🆕 Recent Releases

v2.2.0 (Latest)

📎 File attachments support: Attach files directly in your workflows.
📊 CSV interpretation tools: Parse and process CSV data with new tools.
🛠️ Tool calling bug fixes: More reliable AI tool execution.
🐞 Extra bug fixes: Smoother experience.
📚 Docs updates: Improved workflow guides and documentation.

v2.1.0

⏲️ TimerNode updates: Schedule and trigger workflow actions.
🖥️ Server architecture changes: More robust backend.
📖 Docs updates: Easier onboarding and usage.

v2.0.0

✨ Complete code refactoring: Faster, cleaner, and more maintainable.
🏗️ Improved modular architecture: Easier to extend and contribute.
📚 Enhanced documentation: Step-by-step guides and workflow examples.
🐳 Streamlined Docker build: Get started quickly with Docker.

📸 Demo

🚀 Get Started

GitHub: code-forge-temple/agentic-signal
Docs & Workflow Examples: Documentation Site
Discord: Join the Community

💡 Why Try Agentic Signal?

No cloud lock-in: All data and AI run locally.
Visual, no-code builder: Great for devs, analysts, and tinkerers.
Extensible: Add your own nodes, tools, and integrations.
Active development: Frequent updates and community-driven features.

If you have feedback, ideas, or want to contribute, check out the repo or join the Discord!

Thanks for helping Agentic Signal reach 100+ stars—here's to many more 🚀

Built with ❤️ by Code Forge Temple

🚀 How I built ScribePal – a Privacy-First AI Local Browser Assistant

Code Forge Temple — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:56:32 +0000

What if you could have a smart AI assistant in your browser that never sends your data to the cloud?

That's what ScribePal does. It's an open-source, local-first AI browser extension powered by Ollama. All processing happens on your machine or LAN – your private data never leaves your control.

The Goal

Make AI-powered browsing private, interactive, and convenient, allowing you to:

Summarize content on any webpage
Interact with AI locally without cloud dependencies
Capture text and images for context-aware conversations
Save and reuse prompts globally
Share conversations and restore checkpoints easily

Core Features

Works with local Ollama models for fully private AI assistance
Draggable in-page chat interface
Capture page text to reference it in your conversations
Capture page regions as images for vision-capable AI models
Supports file attachments
Prompt customization
Model management (select, refresh, download, delete)
Light and dark themes
Supports Chromium and Gecko-based browsers

What's New in v1.6.x

Fixed input and textbox focus issues on sites like YouTube and Google Search
Fixed image capture when the page scroll position was not at 0
Added chatbox width expansion
Added full chat sharing
Added resend message option (restore conversation checkpoints)
Added global prompt saving for reusable prompts

How to Try It

GitHub: https://github.com/code-forge-temple/scribe-pal
Install via browser stores or download releases: check the README for instructions

ScribePal is designed for developers, researchers, and anyone who wants smarter browsing with AI while keeping data private. Feedback, issues, and contributions are very welcome.

🚀 How I built a small tool to track GitHub star growth over time

Code Forge Temple — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:43:37 +0000

Hey all!

I've been building open-source tools for a while, mostly focused on AI, automation, and developer productivity.

As I started sharing my projects across Reddit, Twitter, and other developer communities, I often encouraged people who liked my work to ⭐ the repos.

Over time, I noticed I was constantly checking my GitHub analytics manually... and thinking "How's my project doing today?" or "Did that post bring in any new stars?"

So, I decided to scratch my own itch and built TrendForge Labs, an Android app that helps developers like me track GitHub repository growth over time.

What TrendForge Labs Does

It lets you:

Monitor GitHub repositories for star count changes
Track daily and historical star growth
Add any public repository to your watchlist
View repository details including description and language
Use home screen widgets for quick star count access
Store all data locally for maximum privacy

It uses the GitHub API to fetch repository data and trends, making it easy to see how your projects evolve and compare engagement over time.

Why I Built It

I wanted something simple, private, and visual to track my open-source growth.

There are analytics dashboards out there, but most are web-based, require logins, or don't focus on the "stars as milestones" aspect.

TrendForge Labs is fully local, with no logins, no ads, and no external tracking.

Just your data, on your device.

The Takeaway

Building it reminded me how important it is to solve your own problems first. It makes the process so much more meaningful.

If you're an indie dev, an open-source maintainer, or someone just starting out trying to make your project more visible and track its growth, you'll probably find TrendForge Labs handy.

You can find it on Google Play. It's free to try for 7 days, which I figured is enough time for users to test it and see if it’s something they’d want to keep using afterward.

If you're also into open-source tools, you might enjoy checking out some of my projects that inspired this app:

Happy hacking and keep building awesome stuff!

From Unity to Godot: My Journey with No Escape?! and Open-Source Projects

Code Forge Temple — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:19:34 +0000

A few years ago, I developed No Escape?!, originally built in Unity as a fast-paced infinite runner inspired by classic arcade reflex games.

In September 2023, Unity announced a new runtime fee model, charging developers a fee per install once certain revenue and install thresholds were exceeded. This made me question the long-term sustainability of staying in that ecosystem. Even though Unity later reversed the policy, the event served as a wake-up call.

I decided to rebuild the game from the ground up in Godot 4, using C# instead of Unity. This was a significant challenge and a great learning experience, particularly when adapting gameplay systems, input handling, and Android integrations to Godot’s open-source workflow.

Rebuilding the game helped me appreciate how lightweight, flexible, and transparent Godot is compared to proprietary engines. I also found that the Godot community is welcoming and collaborative, which motivated me to keep exploring the engine beyond this project.

The game No Escape?! on Google Play is a 2D infinite runner where players help a hero escape a UFO, collect coins, earn medals, and compete with friends, all set in a surreal, action-packed world.

Extending the Godot Journey with Open-Source Projects

This experience inspired me to dive deeper and contribute to the community through open-source projects.

Godot Android Plugin V2

Godot Android Plugin V2 demonstrates how to build and integrate an Android plugin with Godot 4.x:

MyGodotPlugin implements the Android plugin in Java, handling native setup.
AndroidPluginInterface shows integration examples in both C# and GDScript, allowing communication with Android features.

A full YouTube walkthrough covers the C# and Java integration: Watch Here

This project is minimal but extendable, supporting integration with sensors, ads, or system services. It is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0.

Local LLM NPC

I also explored AI-powered educational experiences with local-llm-npc, created for the Google Gemma 3n Impact Challenge:

Offline-first educational NPCs using on-device AI
Structured, interactive dialogue for teaching sustainable farming, botany, and more
Tracks learning checkpoints, completed topics, and progress
Fully offline, suitable for low-connectivity environments

Presentation video: Watch Here

This project allowed me to experiment with AI integration, structured conversation design, and on-device workflows in Godot. It is licensed under CC-BY-4.0.

Rebuilding a game from Unity to Godot and exploring open-source and AI projects has been incredibly rewarding. I hope sharing these experiences inspires other developers to explore engine migrations, open-source contributions, and AI-enhanced games.

Have you ever rebuilt a Unity project in another engine, or experimented with AI in games? I would love to hear about your experiences.

Build AI Workflows Visually, Fully Local & Private with Agentic Signal and Gemma 3n

Code Forge Temple — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:35:42 +0000

I just launched Agentic Signal — a visual AI workflow builder that integrates tightly with Ollama. Everything runs locally and privately, so there’s no cloud dependency.

Key Features

Visual drag-and-drop workflow creation
Full streaming support with local LLMs (Ollama)
Tool calling and external service integration (email, calendar, cloud storage, browser automation)
Conversation memory and structured outputs (JSON schema validation)
Model management right from the UI

Tech Stack

React, TypeScript, Vite, Deno, GraphQL Yoga, React Flow, Material-UI (MUI), Playwright, Docusaurus, JSONata, Ajv, Zod, Bun, Chart.js, SCSS, OAuth 2.0, Google APIs

How I Built an Offline AI-Powered NPC System with Godot and Gemma 3n

Code Forge Temple — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:46:50 +0000

What if NPCs in games could actually hold smart, context-aware conversations — without ever touching the cloud?

That’s what I set out to build for the Google Gemma 3n Hackathon: a privacy-first, offline-ready AI NPC system, powered by Gemma 3n running locally via Ollama.

The result? A 2D Godot game where NPCs teach sustainable farming and botany using natural language — and it’s all open source.

🎯 The Goal

Create an educational game with AI-driven characters that:

Run entirely offline using a local LLM
Provide immersive, Socratic-style learning
Are modular, configurable, and open source

This is not just a chatbot skin — it’s a framework for teaching real-world skills in a way that's private, interactive, and offline-first.

🔧 Tech Stack

Godot 4.x with C#
Gemma 3n running locally via Ollama
Custom NPC component that supports:
- Structured system prompts
- Configurable local model endpoint (localhost or LAN)
- Local inference (no API keys or cloud services)

💡 The NPCs feel alive because each one has its own backstory and mission, set via prompt engineering. You decide how they speak, what they know, and how they teach.

⚙️ How the System Works

Each NPC node includes:

🧠 A System Prompt (defines behavior and knowledge)
🔌 A Model Endpoint (Ollama on device or LAN)
🎮 A Trigger for starting conversations

When the player interacts, the system:

Sends the prompt to the Ollama server with context
Waits for a local Gemma 3n model to respond
Displays the dialogue in-game, with typing and animation
Tracks learning checkpoints (e.g. completed botany lessons)

No cloud. No scripts. Just smart conversations happening locally.

📹 Quick Demo

🎥 Watch the 2-minute presentation video:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGyafSgyRWA

It shows a complete conversation with an NPC who guides the player through basic plant care and composting techniques — all powered by local AI.

🔓 Open Source

This project is fully open source and designed for reuse:

GitHub: https://github.com/code-forge-temple/local-llm-npc
License: CC BY 4.0
Includes install docs, screenshots, and configuration tips

You can fork it, build on top of it, or just borrow the local AI NPC component for your own projects.

🚀 What’s Next?

After the hackathon ends, I plan to:

Add biome-specific knowledge modules (desert, rainforest, etc.)
Explore knowledge graphs for fact-checking
Improve modularity so NPCs can be plugged into other games easily
Add optional voice support and multimodal interaction

I also want to explore using this in other domains like:

📚 Offline learning for rural schools
🧠 Mental health support bots
♿ Accessibility tools for low-connectivity regions

💬 I’d love your feedback!

Could you see this used in your own game or learning tool?
How would you improve the system’s modularity or UX?
Got ideas for extending it beyond farming and botany?

Let’s make games — and tools — where AI isn’t just smart, but private, resilient, and truly yours.

Thanks for reading! 🌱

Feel free to reach out or drop a star on GitHub if you’d like to support this type of open, local AI development.

ScribePal v1.2.0 - An Open Source Browser Extension for Private AI Chat Using Local Ollama Models

Code Forge Temple — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:01:43 +0000

ScribePal v1.2.0 Released!

I'm excited to share the release of ScribePal v1.2.0! This update introduces several key enhancements that improve your private AI-assisted browsing experience.

What's New

Show Chat Keyboard Shortcut:

Quickly open the chat interface using a convenient keyboard shortcut.
Image Capture and Interpretation:

Capture an image directly from the webpage and have it interpreted by vision LLMs. Use the @captured-image tag to reference the captured image in your chat.
Suggestions Menu for Tag References:

A new suggestions menu assists with inserting the @captured-text or @captured-image tags during conversations.
Scroll Chat During Prompt Update:

Scroll up and down the conversation even as the LLM prompt continues to update.
Copy Message Option:

Easily copy any message from your conversation with a single click.

How to Upgrade

Visit the Releases page.
Download the updated package for your browser (Chromium-based or Gecko-based).
Follow the installation instructions provided in the README.

Demo & Feedback

Tutorial Video:

Watch this short video tutorial to see the new features in action.
Share Your Thoughts:

Your feedback is valuable! Let me know what you think and suggest further improvements on the forum.

Repository GitHub

Enjoy the new features and happy browsing!

Why I built ScribePal - An Open Source Browser Extension for Private AI Chat Using Local Ollama Models

Code Forge Temple — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:31:50 +0000

ScribePal is an Open Source browser extension that brings the power of your local Ollama models directly into your browser. It provides contextual insights, content summarization, and seamless AI interaction while maintaining complete privacy.

🔒 Privacy First

All processing happens locally within your network:

Uses your local Ollama models
No data leaves your LAN
Complete control over your information
No external API dependencies

🌟 Key Features

Private AI Chat: Direct integration with your Ollama models
Cross-Browser Support: Works with Chrome, Firefox, Vivaldi, Opera, Edge, Brave
Smart Interface: Draggable chat box for seamless browsing
Model Management: Select, refresh, and manage your models
Content Capture: Highlight and reference webpage content
Customizable: Light/dark themes and adjustable prompts

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

You'll need a running Ollama instance on your machine or LAN. Check the prerequisites section for detailed setup instructions.

Installation

Follow our installation guide to get started.

🎮 Quick Usage Guide

Initial Setup
- Click the extension icon
- Configure your Ollama Server URL
- Choose your preferred theme
Start Chatting
- Click "Show ScribePal chat"
- Your chat interface appears on the webpage
- Start interacting with your AI model
Advanced Features
- Use @captured to reference highlighted content
- Customize prompts for specific use cases
- Manage your models directly from the interface

🎥 See It In Action

Want to see ScribePal in action? Check out our demo video!

🤝 Contributing

Your contributions make ScribePal better! Here's how you can help:

Open issues for bugs or suggestions
Provide detailed information:
- Browser and version
- Steps to reproduce
- Ollama setup details

📚 Resources