FrigadeHQ/hob
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What it is
A free, open-source desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux that runs open-weight models such as Gemma and gpt-oss locally on your computer. It selects a model that fits your hardware and sets it up, and works offline. Also handles tasks such as filling out PDFs and working…
Who it's for
Non-technical users and individuals who want a private, offline alternative to cloud AI chatbots on their own computer
How to use it
Ready-made installers, when the project publishes them, are on its latest release.
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- Best place on RepoAlerts: #89, on 27 Oct 2026
- On the Hacker News front page on 26 Oct 2026
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On Hacker News
- Show HN: Hob - Open-source, on device alternative to Claude Cowork and ChatGPT127 points · 31 comments · 26 Oct 2026
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