chat macOS

Making the community's best AI chat models available to everyone.

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About

HuggingChat macOS is a native chat interface designed specifically for macOS users, leveraging the power of open-source language models. It brings the capabilities of advanced AI conversation right to your desktop, offering a seamless and intuitive experience.

Demo

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dacc87b2-2242-4ef5-84d5-9f9aae50c453

Installation

  1. Go to the Releases section of this repository.
  2. Download the latest HuggingChat-macOS.zip file.
  3. Unzip the downloaded file.
  4. Drag the HuggingChat.app to your Applications folder.

Homebrew

HuggingChat is also available via Homebrew. Simply run:

brew install --cask huggingchat

That’s it! You can now launch HuggingChat from your Applications folder or using the dedicated keyboard shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + Return.

Development Setup

Prerequisites

  • Xcode 16.0 or later
  • macOS 14.0 or later

Building the Project

  1. Clone the repository:
    git clone https://github.com/huggingface/chat-macOS.git
cd HuggingChat-macOS
  2. Open HuggingChat-macOS.xcodeproj in Xcode
  3. Select your development team in the project settings if you plan to run on a physical device
  4. Build and run the project (⌘ + R)

Making Contributions

1. Choose or Create an Issue

  • Check existing issues for something you’d like to work on
  • Create a new issue if you have a bug fix or feature proposal
  • Comment on the issue to let maintainers know you’re working on it

2. Fork and Branch

  1. Fork the repository to your GitHub account
  2. Create a new branch for your work:
    git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
# or
git checkout -b fix/your-bug-fix

3. Code Style Guidelines

  • Follow Apple’s Swift API Design Guidelines
  • Use SwiftLint rules defined in the project
  • Maintain consistent spacing and formatting
  • Write meaningful commit messages
  • Add comments for complex logic

Feedback

We value your input! If you have any suggestions, encounter issues, or want to share your experience, please feel free to reach out:

  1. GitHub Issues: For bug reports or feature requests, please create an issue in this repository.
    • Provide a clear title and description of your feedback
    • Include steps to reproduce the issue (for bugs) or detailed explanation (for feature requests)
    • Include the app version number and macOS version
    • Submit the issue

Your feedback helps improve HuggingChat macOS for everyone. Thank you for your support!