ChatGPT
StaleDescription
ChatGPT is an open-source desktop client that wraps ChatGPT Web in a Tauri cross-platform shell, freeing you from the browser.
Key Features
- Tauri cross-platform — native desktop feel on macOS, Windows and Linux
- No-browser shell — dedicated window, tray icon and shortcuts
- Local-first — lower memory than a browser, multi-account support
- Customizable UI — themes, fonts and shortcuts
- OpenAI API mode — also connects directly to OpenAI / compatible APIs
- Community ecosystem — large plugin and resource ecosystem
Use Cases
💡 Using ChatGPT and other models from the desktop (custom API)
💡 Managing multiple ChatGPT accounts side-by-side
💡 Building a standalone ChatGPT client for restricted/enterprise networks
💡 Forking as a base for an open-source ChatGPT desktop client
Strengths & Limitations
✅ Strengths
- • High community interest (54.4k stars)
- • Established track record (3 years in production)
⚠️ Limitations
- • No updates in over 23 months
- • No clear open-source license
Categories
Quick Start
git clone https://github.com/lencx/ChatGPT.git
cd ChatGPT
pnpm install
pnpm tauri dev