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// ai-chat ยท jofizcd/Soul-of-Waifu

Soul-of-Waifu

AI companion desktop app with Live2D avatars, voice, and local LLM.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.4k starsโ‘‚ 73 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-08
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

Soul-of-Waifu is an open-source ai chat project by jofizcd (jofizcd/Soul-of-Waifu on GitHub). It has 1,368 GitHub stars and 73 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 August 2026.

GitHub stars
1,368
Forks
73
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
28 August 2026
Category
AI Chat
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the app

    Get the desktop build.

  2. Choose a character

    Pick or customize your companion.

  3. Set up voice

    Enable voice chat and the local LLM.

  4. Interact

    Chat, roleplay, and adventure together.

// features

Why people love it

Live2D avatars

Animated 2D character companions.

VRM support

3D avatar models too.

Voice chat

Talk instead of typing.

Local LLM

Conversation runs on your machine.

RPG adventures

Roleplay scenarios built in.

Desktop companion

Lives on your desktop with you.

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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/jofizcd/Soul-of-Waifu.git
    cd Soul-of-Waifu
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is it really local?

Yes, the LLM runs locally; check the docs for model setup.

What does GPL-3.0 mean for me?

Commercial use is allowed, but distributed modifications must stay open.

Can I use my own character?

Live2D and VRM avatar support suggests customization; check the docs.

Does it need a GPU?

Local LLM inference benefits greatly from one.

Is voice chat two-way?

Voice chat is advertised; check the docs for input and output details.

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