Ayati - Quran Desktop Companion
An Electron desktop companion that turns screenshots into Quran-focused reflections with AI-powered ayah ranking, Quran Foundation integration, and an animated pet assistant
- Project type
- Desktop Application
- Role
- Solo Developer
- Date
- Since June 2026
Overview
Ayati is a desktop companion that lives on your screen. It periodically sends you verses of the Quran with recitation, Tafsir, and reflection prompts. It also includes an animated desktop pet, prayer time reminders, a to-do list, a Pomodoro timer, and a reflections journal. When work fills the day, Ayati keeps the Quran in it.
Technology
- Electron
- TypeScript
- React
- Vite
- Tailwind CSS
- Quran Foundation API
- AlAdhan API
- electron-updater
Key features
- Desktop companion that stays on top of your screen no matter which app you're on
- Periodically sends verses of the Quran with recitation, Tafsir (Ibn Kathir), and reflection prompts
- Reflect on verses and save your Tadabbur reflections
- Prayer times tab with location-based timings and reminders 10 minutes before each prayer
- To-Do list with priority sorting and deadlines
- Pomodoro timer that sticks on top of Ayati with task linking
- Reflections tab showing all past verses you've reflected on with Tafsir and recitation
Why it was built
- To make daily desktop activity a doorway to Quranic reflection
- To combine practical productivity tools with Islamic reminders and Quran Foundation integration
- To explore Electron desktop development, AI vision workflows, and companion-style user interfaces