HuggingChat

huggingchat · v0.7.0 • deprecated

8.5

Chat client for models on HuggingFace

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brew install --cask huggingchat

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Trust Score 5/10

✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✗ Deprecated +0

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

HuggingChat is a macOS client for chatting with open-source AI models, offering an alternative to proprietary chat applications. It supports a variety of models from HuggingFace, making it a unique tool for users interested in experimenting with different AI chat experiences.

HuggingChat allows users to engage in conversations with various open-source AI models hosted on HuggingFace.

Maturity: The project appears healthy with active GitHub engagement, though some open issues remain unresolved.

Community: HuggingChat has generated significant interest on Hacker News, with discussions highlighting its open-source nature and alternative to proprietary chat services. No mentions found on Reddit.