git clone https://github.com/ChatGPTNextWeb/NextChat.git && cd NextChat && npm install
Multi-model support — Works with Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, DeepSeek, and self-hosted LLMs.
Desktop and mobile apps — Native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS with ~5MB footprint.
Prompt templates — Create and share reusable chat templates with preset system prompts.
Local-first privacy — All conversation data stored locally in browser.
Plugin system — Extend functionality with network search, calculator, and custom APIs.
NextChat is a lightweight AI chatbot that runs on desktop and mobile, supporting OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and self-hosted models. One-click Vercel deployment for the web version, or download the compact desktop client for offline-capable conversations. Built with Tauri and React for fast, responsive UI across all platforms.
Node 18+ for self-hosting; Docker optional for containerized deployment