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Self-hosted, open-source alternative to Grok Bot for running named AI teammates from a desktop, server, or browser client.

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What is it?

Akeru Bot lets you create named bots backed by Grok, and also connects to Claude, Codex, Kimi For Coding, and OpenCode. Each bot has its own tools, instructions, and memory, and can be run from a local desktop app, a self-hosted server, or a browser client.

All conversations, bot profiles, settings, secrets, and logs are stored locally in ~/.akeru, separate from the ~/.t3 database used by the T3 Code app. The project is an independent fork of T3 Code and is not affiliated with xAI or Grok.

Contributors set it up with Node.js and the Vite+ toolchain (vp i, then vp run dev). Development state is kept per git worktree so multiple checkouts do not collide.

Key features

  • 01Create named bots, each with its own tools, instructions, and memory.
  • 02Connects to Grok, Claude, Codex, Kimi For Coding, and OpenCode.
  • 03Runs as a local desktop app, self-hosted server, or browser client.
  • 04Stores conversations, profiles, secrets, and logs locally in ~/.akeru.
  • 05Released under the MIT license.

Use cases

  • Running persistent, named AI assistants that keep their own instructions and memory.
  • Self-hosting a chatbot front end so conversation data stays on your own machine or server.
  • Switching between several model providers from one interface.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install Vite+ using the install script from the README

  2. 2

    Install project dependencies

    vp i
  3. 3

    Start the development server

    vp run dev

Things to know

  • Source setup requires Node.js ^24.13.1, which is a recent version.
  • The README covers contributor setup only; running the packaged server is documented separately.

In collections

Open-source AI agent frameworks & appsSelf-hosted appsPrivacy & local-first toolsAI chatbots & chat clientsDesktop GUI apps & toolkits

Topics

#ai-agents#self-hosted#local-first#electron#chatbot#llm#desktop-app#grok#grok-bot#open-source

FAQ

What is akeru-bot?
Self-hosted, open-source alternative to Grok Bot for running named AI teammates from a desktop, server, or browser client. Akeru Bot lets you create named bots backed by Grok, and also connects to Claude, Codex, Kimi For Coding, and OpenCode. Each bot has its own tools, instructions, and memory, and can be run from a local desktop app, a self-hosted server, or a browser client.
Is akeru-bot free to use? What license does it have?
akeru-bot is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is akeru-bot still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to akeru-bot was on Nov 6, 2026.
What can I use akeru-bot for?
Running persistent, named AI assistants that keep their own instructions and memory. Self-hosting a chatbot front end so conversation data stays on your own machine or server. Switching between several model providers from one interface.
How do I install akeru-bot?
Install Vite+ using the install script from the README Install project dependencies: vp i Start the development server: vp run dev
Where can I get akeru-bot?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/opencoredev/akeru-bot

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