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AIChat

All-in-one LLM CLI tool with chat-REPL and API server

Self-Hosted AI ★ 10.5k stars Easy setup MIT

AIChat is a command-line tool for interacting with large language models that includes a shell assistant, chat REPL, and a built-in API server. It works with many providers and can serve locally hosted models.

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Key features

  • Shell assistant mode
  • Chat REPL interface
  • Built-in API server
  • RAG and function calling

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in Rust

Is AIChat secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for AIChat's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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