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Chatpad AI

Polished offline-capable UI for the OpenAI-compatible APIs

AI Chat UIs ★ 1.5k stars Easy setup MIT

Chatpad AI is an open-source chat interface that can be self-hosted and pointed at any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, including local model servers. It stores conversations in the browser and offers a clean, distraction-free UI.

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Key features

  • Clean chat interface
  • Works with local endpoints
  • Browser-based storage
  • Prompt library

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)

Is Chatpad AI secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Chatpad AI'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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