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Desktop AI App

·2026.04.21 17:31

Key point

Open WebUI has released a desktop app that supports both local execution and remote connections.

Details

Open WebUI Desktop has been released as an early alpha version.

  • Local execution: The app installs Open WebUI and llama.cpp on your local machine, letting you download models and chat offline.
  • Remote connection: Connect to an existing Open WebUI server and switch between multiple servers from the sidebar.
  • Key features:
    • Spotlight: Press Shift+Cmd+I (macOS) or Shift+Ctrl+I (Windows/Linux) to bring up a floating chat bar on screen
    • Voice input: Send voice via system-wide push-to-talk, which is automatically reflected in the chat
    • Auto-update: New releases are applied in the background
    • Offline use: Works without internet after initial setup
  • Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux
  • Requirements: Local models are recommended to have 5GB+ disk and 16GB+ RAM, while remote-only use requires about 4GB RAM.
  • Privacy: The app states there is no telemetry, tracking, or phone-home.
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