LibreAI / AI Chat / botato
// ai-chat ยท hackyguru/botato

botato

A local-first grokbot replacement.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 58 starsโ‘‚ 5 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
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

botato is an open-source ai chat project by hackyguru (hackyguru/botato on GitHub). It has 58 GitHub stars and 5 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 24 September 2026.

GitHub stars
58
Forks
5
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
24 September 2026
Category
AI Chat
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Get the code

    Clone hackyguru/botato and move into the project folder.

  2. Install dependencies

    Install Node dependencies with npm (or your preferred package manager).

  3. Connect a model

    Point it at a local model or add an API key for a cloud provider.

  4. Start chatting

    Open the UI and begin a conversation.

// features

Why people love it

AI

Built around artificial intelligence from the ground up.

AI Agents

Built for autonomous AI agent workflows.

AI Coding

Focused on ai coding as a core part of the project.

AI Tools

A toolbox of AI utilities in one place.

Grok Bot

Focused on grok bot as a core part of the project.

Grok Bot Alternative

Focused on grok bot alternative as a core part of the project.

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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/hackyguru/botato.git
    cd botato
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install dependencies

    Set up what the project needs to run.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Start the app โ€” the README has the exact command and flags.

    npm run dev  # or npm start โ€” see package.json
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

Apache-2.0 licensed โ€” permissive, with a patent grant.

How hard is it to install?

Clone the repo and run npm install โ€” the README covers the rest.

Where do I get help?

The GitHub repo's issues and discussions are the main support channel.

Is the project still maintained?

Last pushed 2026-09-24 with 5 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

Can I contribute?

Yes โ€” it is open source, so issues and pull requests are welcome.

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// alternatives

Alternatives in AI Chat

The most-starred other AI Chat projects in the LibreAI catalogue โ€” the realistic shortlist if botato is not the right fit.

Get botato

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