Technology

Nika

Nika is an open-source, local-first workflow language that turns repeatable AI tasks into structured, version-controlled files.

Nika replaces standard, ephemeral AI chat threads with Intent as Code: a system where workflows are written as portable files using a single Rust binary and four core verbs (infer, exec, invoke, and suspend). Operating under an AGPL-3.0 license, the engine runs locally with any LLM to ensure your data stays secure. It relies on a strict, default-deny permissions block to define the exact blast radius of your files, tools, and hosts before execution. This approach lets teams build, review, and version-control their AI workflows just like traditional software.