A New Tool Helps Programmers Use Multiple AI Assistants at Once
A New Tool Helps Programmers Use Multiple AI Assistants at Once
A new open-source tool called Paseo has launched to help programmers use several different AI coding assistants at the same time. Instead of switching between different programs or websites, developers can now run these tools together on their own computers through a single interface.
Paseo's GitHub repository, published June 2, positions the tool as a self-hosted solution — meaning it runs on your own machine rather than through someone else's online service. Most AI coding helpers work through cloud-based websites where the company running the service controls where your code goes. Paseo works differently by keeping everything local.
Works on Many Devices
Paseo works on phones, tablets, computers, and web browsers, but all of them connect back to a central control system that sits on your machine. Think of it like having a main control panel that talks to all your different AI assistants no matter what device you are using.
This setup lets developers ask multiple AI assistants the same question and see different answers, or assign different tasks to different AI models depending on which one works best for each job. Some AI assistants are better at certain programming languages or types of work, so being able to pick the right one for the task matters.
You Can Talk to Your Code Now
Paseo includes voice control — you can actually speak instructions to the AI assistants rather than just typing them. This could make debugging and problem-solving feel more natural, like talking through a problem with a colleague.
The software also keeps your code and conversations private. There is no tracking, no telemetry, and no forced sign-ins. Everything stays on your own computer. This is an intentional choice by the people who built Paseo, reflecting the idea that if code is running locally, it should never leave your machine.
To use Paseo, you first need to set up at least one supported AI assistant on your computer and provide your login credentials for that service. Paseo does not host the AI itself — it is an organizer that helps you manage and switch between AI tools you already have.
The Bigger Picture
The emergence of tools like Paseo reflects something happening across the software development world right now: developers are working with multiple specialized AI assistants instead of relying on just one. Different AI models have different strengths, and teams are learning to pick the right tool for each job.
This mirrors something we have seen before in software development. Years ago, developers used separate programs for editing code, compiling it, fixing bugs, and managing versions. Over time, integrated development environments came along and bundled all those tools together in one place. Paseo is attempting something similar, but for AI assistants — consolidating them so you do not have to jump between different programs.
The practical benefit here lies in flexibility. A team could use one AI model for writing code, another for checking code quality, and a third for writing documentation, all without leaving a single interface. It also means teams are not locked into using a single company's AI assistant.
What This Requires
Running multiple AI assistants on your own computer requires real computing power and storage space. The trade-off is worth mentioning: you have complete control over your data and how it is processed, but you need a capable machine to do it.
The tool is built on existing AI assistants that you subscribe to separately. Paseo does not include its own AI models inside it — it is a coordination layer that helps you manage and switch between models you already have access to.
Why Companies Might Care
For businesses worried about keeping code secret or complying with strict rules about data sharing, running everything on your own machines is a significant advantage. Code never travels to a company's servers somewhere else.
The broader context here points to how AI assistance in programming is shifting from a single dominant tool toward a collection of specialized assistants. Rather than everyone using one all-purpose AI helper, the future may look like developers working with a small portfolio of tools, each one optimized for a specific task. Paseo is an early attempt to make managing that reality simpler and more practical for everyday development work.
However, it is worth flagging that managing multiple AI subscriptions and keeping multiple assistants up to date requires more work than simply using one tool. For smaller teams or solo developers without dedicated technical staff, that added complexity could be a real drawback.
