// local-llm · localgpt-app/localgpt

localgpt

Dreaming explorable worlds: local AI assistant.

💎 Hidden gem★ 1.1k stars⑂ 102 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10

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// project facts

Project facts

localgpt is an open-source local llm project by localgpt-app (localgpt-app/localgpt on GitHub). It has 1,123 GitHub stars and 102 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

Repository: localgpt-app/localgpt
GitHub stars: 1,123
Forks: 102
License: Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub: 4 October 2026
Category: Local LLM
Listing: Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site: Official site

// how it works

How it works

Get the code
Clone localgpt-app/localgpt and move into the project folder.
Install dependencies
Build with Cargo — Rust's toolchain handles dependencies for you.
Pick a model
Choose a local model or add a provider API key.
Start using it
Run prompts and keep everything under your control.

// features

Why people love it

Agent

Focused on agent as a core part of the project.

AI

Built around artificial intelligence from the ground up.

Bevy

Focused on bevy as a core part of the project.

Rust

Rust codebase — fast, safe, and memory-efficient.

World

Focused on world as a core part of the project.

Apache-2.0

Apache-2.0 licensed — permissive, with a patent grant.

// run it

Run it yourself

Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
```
git clone https://github.com/localgpt-app/localgpt.git
cd localgpt
```
Step 2 — Install dependencies
Set up what the project needs to run.
```
cargo build --release
```
Step 3 — Run it
Start the app — the README has the exact command and flags.
```
cargo run --release
```

// use cases

What you can build

Run AI without API bills.
Test prompts against local models.
Build offline-capable AI features.
Evaluate open-weight models side by side.

// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

Apache-2.0 licensed — permissive, with a patent grant.

How hard is it to install?

Clone the repo and build with Cargo — the README has the details.

Where do I get help?

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

Is the project still maintained?

Last pushed 2026-10-04 with 102 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

Can I contribute?

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Get localgpt

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.

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