LibreAI / AI Chat / halbot
// ai-chat ยท Leask/halbot

halbot

Another AI powered Telegram bot, which is simple design, straightforward to employ

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 103 starsโ‘‚ 17 forksMITupdated 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

halbot is an open-source ai chat project by Leask (Leask/halbot on GitHub). It has 103 GitHub stars and 17 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 17 September 2026.

Repository
Leask/halbot
GitHub stars
103
Forks
17
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
17 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 Leask/halbot 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.

Bing

Focused on bing as a core part of the project.

ChatGPT

Compatible with ChatGPT-style models.

GPT

GPT-model compatible.

Telegram

Telegram bot interface included.

Written in JavaScript

JavaScript codebase โ€” approachable for contributors.

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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/Leask/halbot.git
    cd halbot
  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 start  # see package.json for scripts
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

MIT licensed โ€” free for personal and commercial use.

Do I need to pay for an AI model?

The app itself is free; cloud models need your own API key and are billed by the provider. Local models cost nothing to run.

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 2026-09-17 with 17 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

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// alternatives

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Get halbot

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