https://github.com/oleksiym/ai-chat
Blazing-fast macOS chat with local AI models powered by Ollama. Built with SwiftUI
https://github.com/oleksiym/ai-chat
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Blazing-fast macOS chat with local AI models powered by Ollama. Built with SwiftUI
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/oleksiym/ai-chat
- Owner: OleksiyM
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-02-08T16:17:53.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-08T17:17:40.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-08T17:27:54.547Z (4 months ago)
- Language: Swift
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- Size: 324 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# tAIChat
A blazing-fast macOS chat application that seamlessly integrates with Ollama for local AI model interactions. Built with SwiftUI, tAIChat combines powerful features with an elegant, native macOS experience.
## Features
### 🌓 Adaptive Theme
- Automatically adapts to your system's appearance (light/dark mode)
- Native macOS design language for a seamless experience
### 🎙️ Voice Integration
- Voice-to-text transcription using built-in macOS dictation
- Text-to-speech capability for AI responses using system voices
### ⚡️ Performance
- Streaming responses for instant feedback
- Efficient message handling and storage
- Smooth scrolling and animations
### 💬 Chat Management
- Create multiple chat sessions
- Choose from available Ollama models
- Rename and delete conversations
- Persistent chat history
### ⚙️ Customization
- Adjustable font size
- Configurable Ollama host settings
- Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
## Requirements
- macOS (Latest version recommended)
- [Ollama](https://ollama.ai) installed and running locally
- Available AI models pulled through Ollama
## Installation
1. Download the latest release
2. Move tAIChat to your Applications folder
3. Ensure Ollama is installed and running (`http://127.0.0.1:11434` by default)
4. Launch tAIChat
## Usage
### Getting Started
1. Launch the application
2. Click the "New Chat" button
3. Select an AI model from the available options
4. Start chatting!
### Voice Features
- Click the microphone icon or use system dictation shortcut to transcribe voice to text
- Use the context menu on any message to have it read aloud
### Keyboard Shortcuts
- `⌘ + ,` - Open Settings
- `⇧ + ↵` - Add new line in message
- `↵` - Send message
### Chat Management
- Right-click on any chat in the sidebar to rename or delete
- Messages are automatically saved and persisted between sessions
## Technical Details
### Architecture
- Built with SwiftUI and modern Swift concurrency
- MVVM architecture for clean separation of concerns
- Efficient state management using @StateObject and @Published
### Data Flow
- Streaming response handling for real-time updates
- Persistent storage using UserDefaults for settings and chat history
- Asynchronous network operations for smooth UI experience
### Security
- Sandboxed application
- Network access limited to client operations
- Read-only access to user-selected files
## Planned Features
### 🎨 Enhanced Formatting
- Rich text editing in chat messages
- Markdown support for message formatting
- Code block syntax highlighting
- LaTeX math equation rendering
### 🎯 Model Fine-tuning
- Adjustable temperature and top-p parameters
- Custom system prompts configuration
- Context window size control
- Token limit customization
### 🚀 Advanced Features
- File attachment support
- Chat export functionality
- Conversation branching
- Custom model hosting integration
- Chat templates and saved prompts
## Support
For issues, questions, or contributions, please visit the project repository.
## License
This project is available under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more info.