NextChat

NextChat is a lightweight web-based AI chatbot client supporting multiple AI models including Claude, DeepSeek, GPT-4, and Gemini Pro. With over 87,000 GitHub stars, it offers one-click deployment on Vercel, compact desktop apps (~5MB), PWA support, and privacy-first design with all data stored locally. Features include prompt templates, plugins, Artifacts, real-time chat, and extensive internationalization support.

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Use cases
  • โ€ขBuilding and operating a private AI chatbot interface for individuals or teams
  • โ€ขProviding multimodal AI services integrating multiple AI models
  • โ€ขDeveloping custom AI assistants integrated with internal corporate knowledge bases
  • โ€ขCreating offline AI chatbot services using local LLMs (LocalAI, RWKV-Runner)
  • โ€ขBuilding platforms for prompt engineering experiments and sharing prompt templates
Good for
  • โœ“Supports multiple AI models (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) and fully compatible with self-hosted LLMs
  • โœ“Ultra-lightweight client (~5MB) with fast loading speed (~100kb) for excellent performance
  • โœ“Multiple platform support including one-click deployment on Vercel/Zeabur, desktop apps (Windows/Mac/Linux), iOS app, and PWA
  • โœ“Privacy-first design with all data stored locally in the browser
  • โœ“Powerful extensibility with plugins, Artifacts, MCP, prompt templates, plus dark mode and 16 language support
Not good for
  • โœ—This is a complete application rather than a React/TypeScript library, making it difficult to integrate as components into other projects
  • โœ—Enterprise Edition is paid and requires separate inquiry for customization and private deployment
  • โœ—Self-hosting requires technical understanding of AI API key management and security configuration
Installation
$ npm install nextchat
Example
// Example code for NextChat
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Last Commit:Dec 2, 2025