Neutron
Proactive desktop AI that helps before you ask
Neutron launched on September 26, 2025 with 263 votes, #100 of 8,160 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Neutron is a desktop AI assistant that monitors your screen and proactively offers help without being asked. It can write, summarize, and read content across any application, integrating directly into existing workflows without requiring browser extensions or additional downloads. Designed for productivity, Neutron assists users by anticipating their needs and providing support within their current apps.
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From the sources
Neutron is your desktop AI assistant. It can see what’s on your screen, preemptively offer you help, write, summarize, or read from any app. Don't download another Chrome extension or browser, just use Neutron directly in your existing workflow.
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