Gavin Schnee

Building NyxAstra, founder.

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Working on cinematic AI creativity with NyxAstra. :) How can AI tools empower personal aesthetics? Software Engineer at Microsoft, focusing on local-first & privacy-friendly AI. Building a decentralized ecosystem for high-end prompt templates.

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NyxAstraA local-first AI image studio for Mac and iPad
Sep 2026
Video2LivePhotoTurn any video into a Live Photo on your Mac
Sep 2026

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Joined Product HuntMay 2nd, 2026

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NyxAstra - A local-first AI image studio for Mac and iPad

Turn your best prompts into reusable templates. NyxAstra is a local-first AI image studio for Mac and iPad that lets you generate, refine, organize, and reuse your image prompts with your own OpenAI or Azure OpenAI API key. Keep your prompt library, history, and creative workflow on your device — no account, subscription, or NyxAstra backend.

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2mo ago

Video2LivePhoto - Turn any video into a Live Photo on your Mac

Video2LivePhoto is a simple native Mac app that turns your videos into Live Photos. Just drag in a video, convert it, and save it to Apple Photos. No complicated settings, no subscription, and no cloud upload. Built for people who want a quick and private way to turn their favorite video moments into Live Photos.