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chattermate.chat

Open source AI customer support platform — AI conversational assistant.

💎 Hidden gem★ 125 stars⑂ 51 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

chattermate.chat is an open-source ai chat project by chattermate (chattermate/chattermate.chat on GitHub). It has 125 GitHub stars and 51 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 September 2026.

GitHub stars
125
Forks
51
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
28 September 2026
Category
AI Chat
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Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  2. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want chattermate.chat to do first — open source AI customer support platform — AI conversational assistant.

  3. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  4. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

// features

Why people love it

Agent support

Coordinates multi-step agent behavior.

Chatbot

Working chatbot support built in.

Customer Service

Working customer service support built in.

Fastapi

Working fastapi support built in.

Python codebase

Readable code that is easy to modify.

Apache 2.0 license

Commercial use allowed with attribution.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/chattermate/chattermate.chat.git
    cd chattermate-chat
  2. Step 2 — Install

    Install the Python dependencies from the project.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Launch with the project entry point — check the README for the exact command.

    python main.py  # see README for the exact entry point
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is chattermate.chat free to use?

Yes. It is Apache-2.0 licensed, so you can use it freely, including commercially, with attribution.

Do I need an account to use chattermate.chat?

No. It is a self-run project — clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run chattermate.chat on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is chattermate.chat licensed?

It is released under Apache-2.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Does it work without the internet?

That depends on the feature. Local-capable parts run offline; anything calling a cloud API needs a connection. Check the docs.

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