From the Era of "AI Tools" to the Era of "AI Partners" - Screen-Resident AI Assistant "Pixi" Begins Closed Beta

Granizm Inc. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Ikki Tanaka) has commenced the closed beta of "Pixi," an AI assistant that resides on the screen. Pixi supports over three types of AI and operates on three platforms: Windows, macOS, and Linux. Invitations are currently being sent sequentially to those who have registered on the Waitlist. Pixi is an assistant that resides as a character on your computer screen, allowing you to converse with AI anytime via voice or text. Development is underway to enable users to freely connect and utilize their everyday AIs, including Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, with Android/iOS versions planned for later release.

Pixi is ideal for:

Those who regularly use AI: Individuals who want an environment where they can easily consult AI during their work. Those who use multiple AIs: Individuals who want to consolidate Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw, etc., into a single screen. Those who want to use AI more casually: Individuals who want an environment where they can immediately rely on AI even in situations like, "I don't need to open an app specifically, but I just want to ask something."

Why is an "AI Partner" needed now?

AI tools have increased, but they are still just "tools."

Since 2025, AI has rapidly spread. ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, OpenClaw—each possesses powerful capabilities. However, these are all things you "open, use, and close." The process involves interrupting your workflow, switching to another screen, entering a question, copying the result, and returning. This back-and-forth occurs every time you leverage the power of AI. Those who frequently use AI must feel this friction strongly.

Three frictions felt by frequent AI users:

Exhaustion from switching screens: Switching to the ChatGPT screen during work, asking a question, copying the answer, and returning. This back-and-forth occurs dozens of times a day, eroding concentration. Dispersion of AIs: While using Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw for different purposes, managing them across separate apps and screens is cumbersome. Sometimes, users even forget which AI they consulted. Interacting with AI has become a "task": The procedure of opening a browser, logging in, and writing a question unconsciously raises the barrier to using AI. Pixi was born to eliminate these inconveniences.

Features of Pixi

1. "Lives" on the desktop—a resident avatar always by your side.

   Pixi resides as a character on your screen. It's not hidden like a notification icon but is always visible. Whether you're working or reading documents, you can leverage AI's power simply by speaking to Pixi anytime.

2. There's no need to launch an app specifically. Pixi is already there.

3. *Pixi is designed to minimize resource consumption during idle times. Screen data is TLS-encrypted when sent to the AI provider. Screen data is not stored locally. Please check the service website for detailed operating requirements.