LibreAI / AI Chat / PocketRisu
// ai-chat ยท PocketRisu/PocketRisu

PocketRisu

Self-hostable AI roleplay chat system you run on your PC or personal server

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 368 starsโ‘‚ 65 forksGPL-3.0updated 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

PocketRisu is an open-source ai chat project by PocketRisu (PocketRisu/PocketRisu on GitHub). It has 368 GitHub stars and 65 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 27 September 2026.

GitHub stars
368
Forks
65
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
27 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 PocketRisu/PocketRisu 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.

AI Roleplay

Focused on ai roleplay as a core part of the project.

Character

Focused on character as a core part of the project.

Chat

Real-time chat at the heart of the experience.

Chatbot

Conversational chat interface at its core.

Claude

Pairs with Claude for its AI features.

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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/PocketRisu/PocketRisu.git
    cd PocketRisu
  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 run dev  # or npm start โ€” see package.json
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

GPL-3.0 licensed โ€” share your modifications under the same terms.

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.

Does my data stay private?

It is designed to keep data on your machine or your server. Check the docs for any optional cloud features.

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.

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Get PocketRisu

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