LibreAI / AI Chat / better-chatbot
// ai-chat Β· keinsaasforever/better-chatbot

better-chatbot

Open-source AI workspace for agents, MCP tools, and workflow automation.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 1.2k starsβ‘‚ 349 forksMITupdated 2026-08
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

better-chatbot is an open-source ai chat project by keinsaasforever (keinsaasforever/better-chatbot on GitHub). It has 1,184 GitHub stars and 349 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 19 August 2026.

GitHub stars
1,184
Forks
349
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
19 August 2026
Category
AI Chat
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Deploy the workspace

    Self-host the app or use the hosted version.

  2. Connect providers

    Add your Claude, Gemini, or other model keys.

  3. Add MCP tools

    Plug in tools and data sources via MCP.

  4. Build workflows

    Compose agents and automations in the workspace.

// features

Why people love it

Agent workspace

One chat-first home for your AI agents.

MCP support

Connects to Model Context Protocol tools.

Workflow automation

Chains agents and tools into routines.

Multi-provider

Works with Claude, Gemini, and others.

Open source

Self-host and customize the whole app.

Low-code friendly

Build automations without deep coding.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/keinsaasforever/better-chatbot.git
    cd better-chatbot
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

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

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

    Follow the project's launch command β€” 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

What happened to Better Chatbot?

The project was renamed and refocused as an AI workspace for agents and workflows.

Is better-chatbot free for commercial use?

MIT licensed β€” commercial use allowed.

Which models does it support?

Claude, Gemini, and others depending on configuration; check the docs.

Can I self-host it?

Yes, it is open source and built to be self-hosted.

Do I need my own API keys?

Generally yes, you bring keys for the model providers you use.

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// alternatives

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Get better-chatbot

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