huggingchat ☆

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Description:
Chat client for models on HuggingFace

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.7.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @huggingface | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Ai ml

Tags: huggingface llm chatbot ai macos

Install: brew install --cask huggingchat

About:
HuggingChat is a native macOS application that provides a graphical interface for interacting with open-source large language models hosted on the Hugging Face Hub. It allows users to chat with models like Llama or Mistral directly from their desktop, streamlining the process of testing and using AI models without needing to run local servers or use the web interface.

Key Features:

Native macOS interface with system-wide shortcuts
Direct integration with Hugging Face Hub models
Conversation history and context management
Support for multiple open-source LLMs

Use Cases:

Testing different open-source LLMs for specific tasks
Daily AI-assisted coding or writing workflows
Exploring Hugging Face models without web browser dependency

Alternatives:

Ollama – Ollama focuses on running models locally, while HuggingChat connects to cloud-hosted models on Hugging Face
LM Studio – LM Studio runs local GGUF models, whereas HuggingChat is a client for Hugging Face's hosted inference API

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