LibreAI / AI Chat / chatgpt-lite
// ai-chat ยท blrchen/chatgpt-lite

chatgpt-lite

A feature-rich, self-hostable ChatGPT app built with Next.js.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 274 starsโ‘‚ 124 forksMITupdated 2026-04
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

chatgpt-lite is an open-source ai chat project by blrchen (blrchen/chatgpt-lite on GitHub). It has 274 GitHub stars and 124 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 19 April 2026.

GitHub stars
274
Forks
124
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
19 April 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. Try the demo

    Preview the interface on the hosted site.

  2. Deploy it

    Self-host on your own server or Vercel.

  3. Add your keys

    Connect your own AI provider credentials.

  4. Chat privately

    Use the full-featured interface on your terms.

// features

Why people love it

ChatGPT-style UI

Familiar, polished chat interface.

Self-hostable

Run it on your own infrastructure.

Next.js build

Modern, fast, and easy to customize.

Multiple providers

Works with Azure OpenAI and other backends.

Feature-rich

A complete chat app, not a bare demo.

MIT licensed

Free for personal and commercial use.

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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/blrchen/chatgpt-lite.git
    cd chatgpt-lite
  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

Who maintains chatgpt-lite?

It is an open-source project at blrchen/chatgpt-lite with 124 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is chatgpt-lite free for commercial use?

MIT licensed โ€” commercial use allowed with attribution.

Which AI providers does it support?

Azure OpenAI and other providers โ€” check the README for the current list.

Can I see it before deploying?

Yes โ€” there is a hosted demo at the official site.

How do I deploy it?

It is a Next.js app โ€” Vercel or any Node host works; see the README.

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// alternatives

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Get chatgpt-lite

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