// local-llm ยท NitroRCr/AIaW

AIaW

Elegant AI chat client with workspaces, plugins, and local-first sync.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.8k starsโ‘‚ 162 forksBSD-3-Clauseupdated 2026-05
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

AIaW is an open-source local llm project by NitroRCr (NitroRCr/AIaW on GitHub). It has 1,839 GitHub stars and 162 forks, is released under the BSD-3-Clause license, and was last updated on GitHub on 18 May 2026.

Repository
NitroRCr/AIaW
GitHub stars
1,839
Forks
162
License
BSD-3-Clause
Last updated on GitHub
18 May 2026
Category
Local LLM
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install AIaW

    Get the lightweight client for your platform.

  2. Create workspaces

    Separate contexts for different projects.

  3. Add plugins

    Extend with the capabilities you need.

  4. Chat everywhere

    Sync keeps all devices consistent.

// features

Why people love it

Multiple workspaces

Keep projects and contexts separate.

Plugin system

Extend the client your way.

Cross-platform

Same experience on every device.

Local-first sync

Fast local data with cloud sync.

Artifacts

Rich outputs rendered in the client.

MCP support

Connects to Model Context Protocol tools.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/NitroRCr/AIaW.git
    cd AIaW
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is AIaW a model or a client?

A client: it connects to AI providers rather than being one.

Is aiaw free for commercial use?

BSD-3-Clause licensed โ€” permissive commercial use allowed.

Which providers are supported?

Multiple providers including function calling; check the docs.

Does sync require the cloud?

Local-first design with optional real-time cloud sync.

Can I self-host it?

Check the repo for deployment options.

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Get AIaW

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.