Show HN: Sonar, local cited codebase briefings tailored to your role

Category: devtools

Tags: codebase-analysis, local-llm, desktop-app, briefing-tool, tauri

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 7, Utility: 7)

Sonar is a local-first desktop app that generates source-grounded codebase briefings for non-engineers like product managers and designers, using deterministic analysis and citation verification. It combines a Tauri desktop shell, SQLite persistence, and local LLM integration to provide role-tailored orientation without requiring cloud subscriptions. Its innovative approach to bridging high-level project understanding with concrete source references makes it a useful tool for cross-functional team members.

Target audience: product managers, designers, founders, support leads, operators, executives

Repository: https://github.com/gautamdhameja/sonar · TypeScript · MIT

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