LibreAI / Productivity / LokalBot
// productivity ยท stevyhacker/LokalBot

LokalBot

Local LLM workhorse that keeps a memory of your workday.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 48 starsโ‘‚ 7 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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

LokalBot is an open-source productivity project by stevyhacker (stevyhacker/LokalBot on GitHub). It has 48 GitHub stars and 7 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
48
Forks
7
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Productivity
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Hidden gem โ€” 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 LokalBot to do first โ€” local LLM workhorse that keeps a memory of your workday. On-device mee.

  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

Apple Silicon

Working apple silicon support built in.

Autocomplete

Working autocomplete support built in.

Speaker detection

Tells who spoke when.

Dictation support

Type by speaking anywhere.

Swift native

Feels native on Apple platforms.

GPL-3.0 license

Free to use; derivatives stay open.

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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/stevyhacker/LokalBot.git
    cd lokalbot
  2. Step 2 โ€” Build

    Build the Swift package.

    swift build
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Run the built product.

    .build/debug/app  # product name may vary
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is LokalBot free to use?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is GPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

Do I need an account to use LokalBot?

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

Can I run LokalBot on my own hardware?

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

How is LokalBot licensed?

It is released under GPL-3.0. 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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// alternatives

Alternatives in Productivity

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

Get LokalBot

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