TouchGrass: The Open-AI Agent That Succeeds When You Stop Using It

TouchGrass is an innovative open-source AI platform designed to combat digital screen addiction by incentivizing real-world physical activity. Built for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge, the project utilizes a Gemma 2 agent to generate personalized, offline-capable missions across categories like nature, health, and community service. Unlike traditional apps that maximize screen time, TouchGrass operates on a 'Zen Mode' principle: once a mission is accepted, the interface disappears, encouraging users to disconnect. The system features a sophisticated policy engine for task diversity and safety, alongside TabPFN for microclimate forecasting to optimize outdoor timing. By leveraging local-first storage and open-weight models, the platform ensures user privacy and functionality without internet connectivity. The project is fully open-source, hosted on Render, and demonstrates a unique approach to using AI as a tool for human grounding rather than perpetual digital consumption.