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A GNOME desktop app for chatting with AI models, with a focus on running models locally on Linux.

Open-source alternative to:ChatGPT

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What is it?

Bavarder is a desktop chat client for Linux built with GNOME and libadwaita. It lets you hold conversations with AI models in a native-looking window, and its project topics point to a local-first design that runs models on your own machine.

The app is distributed mainly as a Flatpak through Flathub, with alternative install paths including Nix, Snap, and a Meson build from source. The project is developed in Python and provides a documentation website covering usage and installation.

It suits Linux desktop users who want a simple chat interface for AI models without relying on a browser tab or a hosted web service.

Key features

  • 01Native GNOME interface built with libadwaita
  • 02Available as a Flatpak on Flathub
  • 03Multiple install options: Nix, Snap, Flatpak-builder, and Meson
  • 04Written in Python
  • 05Project topics indicate local AI model support, including Gemma and Qwen

Use cases

  • Chatting with AI models on a Linux GNOME desktop
  • Running local AI models while keeping conversations on your own machine
  • Trying out AI chat without opening a browser-based service

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install Bavarder from Flathub

    flatpak install io.github.Bavarder.Bavarder
  2. 2

    Launch Bavarder from your app menu

Things to know

  • It is a GNOME desktop app, so it fits best on Linux desktops.
  • It is licensed under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license.

In collections

Run LLMs locallyPrivacy & local-first tools

Topics

#ai-chat#local-ai#gnome#linux#libadwaita#flatpak#local-first#ai#chat#gemma

FAQ

What is Bavarder?
A GNOME desktop app for chatting with AI models, with a focus on running models locally on Linux. Bavarder is a desktop chat client for Linux built with GNOME and libadwaita. It lets you hold conversations with AI models in a native-looking window, and its project topics point to a local-first design that runs models on your own machine.
Is Bavarder free to use? What license does it have?
Bavarder is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Bavarder still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Bavarder was on Oct 29, 2026.
What can I use Bavarder for?
Chatting with AI models on a Linux GNOME desktop Running local AI models while keeping conversations on your own machine Trying out AI chat without opening a browser-based service
How do I install Bavarder?
Install Bavarder from Flathub: flatpak install io.github.Bavarder.Bavarder Launch Bavarder from your app menu
Where can I get Bavarder?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Bavarder/Bavarder

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