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A desktop app that runs open-weight AI models like Gemma and gpt-oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux as a private, offline alternative to ChatGPT and Claude.

Open-source alternative to:ChatGPTClaude

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What is it?

Hob is a desktop application that makes it easier to use AI on your own computer. It runs open-weight models such as Gemma and gpt-oss locally, so conversations and documents stay on the machine and the app keeps working without an internet connection.

Rather than requiring users to pick and configure models themselves, Hob selects the strongest frontier open-weight model that fits the computer's hardware and sets it up automatically. The app is aimed at everyday tasks such as filling out PDFs and working through documents, with a project view for working on files like spreadsheets.

Hob is released under the MIT license and is available as downloads for Mac (Apple silicon), Windows and Linux (AppImage). It is built with TypeScript and Electron and is developed by Frigade.

Key features

  • 01Runs open-weight models such as Gemma and gpt-oss locally on the computer.
  • 02Works offline once set up, and keeps data on the device.
  • 03Automatically selects and configures a model that fits the machine's hardware.
  • 04Supports document tasks such as filling out PDFs and analyzing spreadsheets within projects.
  • 05Available for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Use cases

  • Using a ChatGPT-style assistant without sending private documents to a cloud service.
  • Filling out PDF forms and working through documents on a laptop with no internet access.
  • Analyzing spreadsheets and summarizing data locally.
  • Trying open-weight models without manually configuring them.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the app for your platform from the releases page (Mac, Windows or Linux)

Things to know

  • The README does not document build or development setup, only the downloadable app.

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Open-source AI agent frameworks & appsRun LLMs locallyPrivacy & local-first toolsDesktop GUI apps & toolkits

Topics

#local-llm#offline-ai#privacy#desktop-app#electron#gemma#llm#chatgpt-alternative#ai-agent#ai-assistant

FAQ

What is hob?
A desktop app that runs open-weight AI models like Gemma and gpt-oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux as a private, offline alternative to ChatGPT and Claude. Hob is a desktop application that makes it easier to use AI on your own computer. It runs open-weight models such as Gemma and gpt-oss locally, so conversations and documents stay on the machine and the app keeps working without an internet connection.
Is hob free to use? What license does it have?
hob is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is hob still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to hob was on Oct 30, 2026.
What can I use hob for?
Using a ChatGPT-style assistant without sending private documents to a cloud service. Filling out PDF forms and working through documents on a laptop with no internet access. Analyzing spreadsheets and summarizing data locally. Trying open-weight models without manually configuring them.
How do I install hob?
Download the app for your platform from the releases page (Mac, Windows or Linux)
Where can I get hob?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/FrigadeHQ/hob

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