Who should use chatd?

chatd is a consumer product built for privacy-conscious users and knowledge workers.

What platforms does chatd run on?

chatd runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

What projects are similar to chatd?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include DocChat, LocalChat.app, and Chatdoc.

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chatd has a public GitHub repository.

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chatd

chatd.aiRAG, search & retrieval

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 1 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 28 Jun 2026. How this is checked

chatd is a desktop application that allows users to interact with and query their own documents using a local AI model. It ensures privacy by running entirely on the user's device, supporting file reading and offline operation. Ideal for users who want AI-powered document search without cloud dependencies.

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1.1kstars

77forks

5features

2023since

Overview

5 features

chatd is a RAG, search & retrieval project. It focuses on enabling private, local AI-powered document search and chat without sending data to the cloud. It is built as a consumer product for privacy-conscious users and knowledge workers. It is available for free. It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

chatd first shipped in 2023. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 1.1k stars. Key capabilities include document chat, Local AI, and file reading.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Document chat
Local AI
File reading
Privacy-focused
Offline mode

Built with & integrations

Framework

Next.js

Hosting

Vercel

AI providers

local_oss

Runs on

BrowsermacOSWindowsLinux

Detected from

Next.js: /_next/static/ in the HTML
Vercel: x-vercel-id header · x-vercel-cache header
local_oss: bollama in the HTML

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 1.1k

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Frequently asked questions about chatd

What is chatd?: Chatd focuses on enabling private, local AI-powered document search and chat without sending data to the cloud. It is catalogued under RAG, search & retrieval on PulseGate.
Who should use chatd?: chatd is a consumer product built for privacy-conscious users and knowledge workers.
Is chatd free?: Yes — chatd is free to use.
What platforms does chatd run on?: chatd runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is chatd still active?: PulseGate's liveness check found it on 1 Oct 2026.
What projects are similar to chatd?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include DocChat, LocalChat.app, and Chatdoc.DocChat LocalChat.app Chatdoc
When did chatd launch?: chatd first shipped in 2023.
Is chatd open source?: chatd has a public GitHub repository.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 1.1k
License: MIT
Built for: privacy-conscious users and knowledge workers
Model: B2C
Solves: Enabling private, local AI-powered document search and chat without sending data to the cloud.

Registered as

GitHub: BruceMacD/chatd

Developer

Brucemacd

Small team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 1,080
Forks: 77
Open issues: 28
Last commit: 6 Jul 2024
Commits 90d: 0
Contributors: 4
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main
Latest release: v1.1.2 · 6 Jul 2024

Index record

Indexed: 28 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 28 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: chatd-chat-with-documents-locally-chatd-ai
Lifecycle last checked: 1 Oct 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 28 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Canonical URL: https://chatd.ai/

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