AI usage and quota monitoring in the Windows system tray.
Publisher’s description
What is TideSI?
TideSI by Muddyblack is open-source Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Muddyblack/tidesi) has 25 stars. Similar programs include Codex CLI, Claude Code and ChatGPT.
Project description on GitHub: “Yeah, I know yet another SI/AI usage widget, but I wanted one for my own NixOS setup that just worked the way I needed it to. If you're in the same boat, here it is 💙”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: TideSI is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TideSI safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A99AB4B0D6B1FA395095A829EB4EBEC3FB0436C12C67848F2075C59F2F406106· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Muddyblack.Tidesi -eTidesi-Setup-4.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Muddyblack
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Muddyblack/tidesi
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.0.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 20, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 25
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Muddyblack.Tidesi
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TideSI free?
Yes. TideSI is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is TideSI safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install TideSI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can TideSI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TideSI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use TideSI without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to TideSI?
Codex CLI, Claude Code, ChatGPT, GPT4All and WSL Manager. The alternatives page compares them.
