FreeChat
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local llm chat app
SHOW HN2023
4points
6comments
#2,905of 3,109 in 2023
Top 94%of 2023 by points
How HN took it
QuietFewer than 5 comments about the project
1 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 1 critical, out of 3 comments about the project.
Idea: 1 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Native, open source alternative wanted to match LM Studio
From 1 comment
It would be nice to see a native and open source app like this catch up to (the fantastic) LM Studio!
smcleod on HN
Objections
LM Studio is Electron, not native, and the commenter wants open source
From 1 comment
For me it's a few things, I like LM studio because it's an app that's got lots of fine grained controls for tech-focused folks but is simple enough for people that just want to…
smcleod on HN
Requests
Tight macOS integration such as system-wide text completion
From 1 comment
If you were to ask me what feature did I wish LMStudio had that if FreeChat had - would make me use it it would probably be really tight macOS integration. Perhaps sort of…
smcleod on HN
Questions
What is the killer LM Studio feature for users
From 1 comment
thanks for checking it out. What’s the killer LMStudio feature for you? I think we probably have slightly different goals with our apps but would love to know what you’re liking…
rgbrgb on HN
Alternatives named
LM Studio
From 2 comments
It would be nice to see a native and open source app like this catch up to (the fantastic) LM Studio!
smcleod on HNFor me it's a few things, I like LM studio because it's an app that's got lots of fine grained controls for tech-focused folks but is simple enough for people that just want to…
smcleod on HN
Finito.ai
From 1 comment
If you were to ask me what feature did I wish LMStudio had that if FreeChat had - would make me use it it would probably be really tight macOS integration. Perhaps sort of…
smcleod on HN