Chatd is a desktop application designed for private and secure document interaction using local AI models. It targets users who want to query their documents without sending data to the cloud, offering a self-contained solution by bundling a local LLM runner.

How It Works

Chatd leverages Ollama as its integrated LLM runner. It automatically detects and utilizes an existing local Ollama instance or starts and manages one if none is found. This approach simplifies setup, as users do not need to install Ollama separately, providing a seamless "chat with your documents" experience out-of-the-box.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: Download the latest release from chatd.ai or the releases page, unzip, and run the executable.
• Prerequisites: GPU support can be enabled for advanced setup.
• Links: chatd.ai, ollama.ai

Highlighted Details

• Bundles Ollama for a self-contained LLM experience.
• Supports local LLMs like Mistral-7B.
• Prioritizes data privacy by keeping all data on the user's computer.
• Offers GPU acceleration and custom model selection in advanced setup.

Maintenance & Community

No specific details on contributors, sponsorships, or community channels are provided in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The README does not specify a license. Compatibility for commercial use or closed-source linking is not mentioned.

Limitations & Caveats

The Windows application is not signed, which may trigger security warnings. macOS packaging requires an Apple Developer account and specific credentials for signing, which is necessary for distribution beyond the compilation environment.