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About

HuggingChat macOS is a native chat interface designed specifically for macOS users, leveraging the power of open-source language models. It brings the capabilities of advanced AI conversation right to your desktop, offering a seamless and intuitive experience.

Demo

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dacc87b2-2242-4ef5-84d5-9f9aae50c453

Installation

1. Go to the Releases section of this repository.
2. Download the latest HuggingChat-macOS.zip file.
3. Unzip the downloaded file.
4. Drag the HuggingChat.app to your Applications folder.

Homebrew

HuggingChat is also available via Homebrew. Simply run:

brew install --cask huggingchat

That's it! You can now launch HuggingChat from your Applications folder or using the dedicated keyboard shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + Return.

Development Setup

Prerequisites

• Xcode 16.0 or later
• macOS 14.0 or later

Building the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/huggingface/chat-macOS.git
   cd HuggingChat-macOS
   

2. Open HuggingChat-macOS.xcodeproj in Xcode
3. Select your development team in the project settings if you plan to run on a physical device
4. Build and run the project (⌘ + R)

Making Contributions

1. Choose or Create an Issue

• Check existing issues for something you'd like to work on
• Create a new issue if you have a bug fix or feature proposal
• Comment on the issue to let maintainers know you're working on it

2. Fork and Branch

1. Fork the repository to your GitHub account
2. Create a new branch for your work:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   # or
   git checkout -b fix/your-bug-fix
   

3. Code Style Guidelines

• Follow Apple's Swift API Design Guidelines
• Use SwiftLint rules defined in the project
• Maintain consistent spacing and formatting
• Write meaningful commit messages
• Add comments for complex logic

Feedback

We value your input! If you have any suggestions, encounter issues, or want to share your experience, please feel free to reach out:

2. GitHub Issues: For bug reports or feature requests, please create an issue in this repository.
   • Provide a clear title and description of your feedback
   • Include steps to reproduce the issue (for bugs) or detailed explanation (for feature requests)
   • Include the app version number and macOS version
   • Submit the issue

Your feedback helps improve HuggingChat macOS for everyone. Thank you for your support!