The best upcoming AI chat platform - fully open-source & self-hostable
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A modern, performant, and feature-rich AI chat platform built with reliability, speed, and user experience in mind.
boreal.chat stands out from other AI chat platforms with its unique combination of features and technical excellence:
- π§ Most flagship models available - Access to the latest and greatest AI models through reliable API providers
- π£οΈ Voice mode - Natural voice conversations with AI
- π Offline syncing & stream resumability - Never lose your conversations, seamless experience across devices
- π Pin & archive chats - Organize your conversations with intuitive management tools
- β¨ Performant and reliable - Built for speed with excellent uptime inherited from top-tier API providers
- π Lightning fast UI - Built with Svelte and performance optimization in mind
- π Responsive design - Works perfectly on phone, tablet, and desktop
- π Self-hostable - Full control over your data and deployment
We inherit the best uptime from openrouter.ai, the best API provider for LLMs right now.
Quick UI built with Svelte and performance in mind. Fast local-first database syncing for seamless browser experience.
Threading, keyboard shortcuts, archive chats, voice mode, and much more...
Fully open-source with a clear license. You can self-host it for free and contribute to its development.
We're incredibly proud of what we've built, and we're just getting started! Here's what's coming next:
- πΌοΈ Image generation - Create images directly in your chats
- ποΈ Intuitive chat organization & management - Advanced tagging, folders, and search capabilities
- π kokoro.ws integration - Enhanced AI capabilities and features
- π¨ Canvas (Claude-style artifacts) - Interactive content creation and editing
- βοΈ Google Drive & OneDrive file syncing - Seamless file integration and sharing
- π₯οΈ Desktop app - Native desktop experience with local document indexing & reading
- π± Mobile app - Dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android
It's as simple as creating an account and logging in in boreal.chat.
Note: If you use the official boreal.chat website, you can pay and use it for any purpose, including commercial use. The PolyForm Noncommercial License only applies if you are self-hosting your own instance of boreal.chat.
For detailed self-hosting instructions, please visit our Self-Hosting Guide.
Comprehensive documentation is available at docs.boreal.chat, including:
- Get Started - Quick introduction and overview
- Self-Hosting - Complete self-hosting guide
- Beta Notices - Important beta information
- Commercial Usage - Licensing and commercial use
- Pricing - Pricing information
- Roadmap - Detailed feature roadmap
We welcome contributions from the community! Please read our Contributing Guide to get started.
- Format code:
pnpm format:fix - Lint code:
pnpm lint:fix - Type check:
pnpm typecheck - Run tests:
pnpm test - Database operations:
pnpm db:studio
This project is licensed under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
Note:
- If you use the official boreal.chat website, you can pay and use it for any purpose, including commercial use.
- The PolyForm Noncommercial License only applies if you are self-hosting your own instance of boreal.chat. Self-hosted instances are for non-commercial use only. For commercial self-hosted licensing, please contact us.
- Documentation: docs.boreal.chat
- Discord: Join our community
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
- Contact: Get in touch
If you find boreal.chat useful, please consider giving us a star on GitHub! It helps us understand the project's impact and motivates continued development.
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