Isoform has introduced Yansu, a desktop AI product designed to watch how people work and convert those habits into usable software behavior.
The company describes Yansu as a proactive assistant that does not wait for commands. Instead, it learns from activity on the desktop and through supported messaging apps, then builds structured knowledge it can use to complete tasks, create handoffs, and run automations in the background.
Yansu is positioned as a different kind of assistant from prompt-based chat tools. According to Isoform, the system observes interactions such as conversations, decisions, and workflow patterns, then distills that information into memory and task logic. The product is meant to reduce repetitive work by acting on what it has learned rather than requiring users to spell out each request.
The company says the software can help with things like meeting recaps, team chat workflows, spending summaries, and other routine office tasks. In one example shown in the product materials, Yansu can create support tickets by opening apps, filling forms, and filing the request on the user’s behalf. Isoform says it does this through its own virtual pointer, which is separate from the user’s cursor.
The company emphasizes that Yansu should not interfere with active work. It says the tool does not steal focus from open windows and is designed to operate quietly alongside the user’s normal workflow.
Isoform says Yansu follows three steps. First, it listens by observing activity on the desktop and in messaging tools. Next, it crystallizes that behavior into structured knowledge, such as team preferences, sprint workflows, or code review style. Finally, it solves by using that knowledge to carry out automations and handoffs without waiting for a prompt.
The product also includes support for a range of messaging and workplace apps, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Feishu, according to the company’s FAQ.
Yansu is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and Isoform says it requires no coding knowledge to use. The company frames it as a no-code platform that adapts to existing workflows rather than asking users to redesign them.
Privacy is a central part of the product pitch. Isoform says activity observations, memory, knowledge, and automations are stored locally on the user’s device rather than on company servers. It also says nothing leaves the machine without explicit permission.
The company says its security practices have been independently audited and notes SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification. It also says Yansu uses a redaction system that chooses how to handle data based on the source and checks the output against privacy controls before shipping it.
Yansu is offered in several tiers, starting with a free plan that includes limited handoffs, automations, and memories. Paid plans include Pro at $20 per month, Studio at $100 per month, and Max at $200 per month. Isoform also offers an Enterprise option with custom limits, shared team memory and knowledge, admin controls, SSO and SAML support, and a dedicated account manager.
The product’s positioning suggests Isoform is targeting users who want software that learns recurring patterns and takes action automatically. Whether that approach will appeal to workers concerned about privacy and control may depend on how well the local-first design and background automation hold up in real-world use.