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neo-chat

Local-first AI chat workspace for models.

💎 Hidden gem★ 1.9k stars⑂ 621 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

neo-chat is an open-source ai agents project by u14app (u14app/neo-chat on GitHub). It has 1,861 GitHub stars and 621 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

Repository
u14app/neo-chat
GitHub stars
1,861
Forks
621
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
1 October 2026
Category
AI Agents
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Make it yours

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

  2. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want neo-chat to do first — local-first AI chat workspace for models, agents, skills, add-ons, sea.

  3. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  4. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

// features

Why people love it

Ai Chat

Working ai chat support built in.

Gemini

Working gemini support built in.

OpenAI compatible

Works with OpenAI-style APIs.

Skills

Working skills support built in.

TypeScript codebase

Typed code that is easier to maintain.

MIT license

Use it freely, even commercially.

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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/u14app/neo-chat.git
    cd neo-chat
  2. Step 2 — Install

    Install the Node dependencies.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Start the app or dev server.

    npm start
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is neo-chat free to use?

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

Do I need an account to use neo-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 neo-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 neo-chat licensed?

It is released under MIT. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Is the project still maintained?

The repo shows activity as of 2026-10-01. Check the commit history and open issues on GitHub to judge how active maintenance is right now.

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