Apple Platform Developer · Since 2014
Native apps. Connected devices. Developer tools.
macOS · iOS · watchOS · visionOS
Exploring what's next with on-device AI.
Featured work · Hardware & delivery
I'm Deepak, the developer behind Chai with Code. I've been developing for Apple platforms since 2014, with work spanning apps, connected devices, and tools that make development easier.
My interest in Apple began in the Hackintosh community, experimenting with hardware and macOS. That curiosity grew into a career building across Apple's ecosystem—and now into a focus on AI engineering.
| Project | What you can explore |
|---|---|
| XBridge | Build, test, and run Xcode projects from VS Code. Simulator and device controls, XCTest and Swift Testing integration, inline diagnostics, and tools for AI coding agents. |
| FoundationBuddy | An iOS AI companion built with SwiftUI and Apple's Foundation Models, featuring on-device responses, streaming, and a Liquid Glass interface. |
| TerminalBuddy | Apple's Foundation Models in your terminal: a Swift command-line tool for on-device AI conversations on your Mac. |
| Naviik | A smart TV remote for Google TV and Android TV, with Quick Launch and Siri shortcuts. Product preview available; App Store release coming soon. |
Try XBridge: See the demo → · Install from the VS Code Marketplace →
Some of my most interesting work connects software with the physical world:
- Connected devices: Worked on Apple platform integrations involving heart rate monitors, breathalyzers, and smart scales.
- Robotics: Built a proof-of-concept robot using Arduino and an iPad.
- Build and delivery: Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD for development workflows.
Native development
Swift · SwiftUI · Objective-C · Xcode
macOS · iOS · watchOS · visionOS
Tools and delivery
TypeScript · VS Code extensions · Jenkins · CI/CD · Shell scripting
XCTest · Swift Testing
On-device AI
Apple Foundation Models · Native app and command-line integrations
- IDLocalizationManager — An Objective-C utility for changing an app's language without changing the system language.
- QuickMacSetUp — Personal Mac setup scripts and configuration notes.
The name is personal: I'm an avid tea drinker, and a cup of chai is my favourite companion while writing code.
Interested in Apple apps, connected devices, or developer tools? Explore the projects, try something out, or open an issue with feedback or an idea.
A little chai. A lot of code.