Hacker News with Generative AI: Offline Applications

What is Local first development (alexop.dev)
Imagine having complete control over your data in every web app, from social media platforms to productivity tools. Picture using these apps offline with automatic synchronization when you’re back online. This is the essence of local-first web development – a revolutionary approach that puts users in control of their digital experience.
Why Local-First Software Is the Future and Its Limitations (rxdb.info)
Imagine a web app that behaves seamlessly even with zero internet access, provides sub-millisecond response times, and keeps most of the user's data on their device. This is the local-first or offline-first approach.
Show HN: Mayo – A lightweight, web-based audio player that works offline (clumsy.fish)
Earthstar – A database for private, distributed, offline-first applications (earthstar-project.org)
Earthstar is a specification and JavaScript library for building connected applications owned and run by their users.
Yark: YouTube Archiver with Offline UI (github.com/Owez)
Show HN: Eidos – Offline alternative to Notion (github.com/mayneyao)