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ivx/ai Chat

ivx.runChatbots & assistants

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 4 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 17 Sep 2026. How this is checked

ivx/ai Chat is an open-source Firefox extension that provides a browser-based interface for communicating directly with selected AI model endpoints. It stores data locally, avoids accounts and telemetry, and keeps API keys and conversations in the browser rather than routing them through a backend.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-3.0WebCLImacOSWindowsLinuxCloud-managed
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3stars
8features
2026since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Chatting with AI without sending conversations or API keys through a third-party backend.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: privacy-conscious AI users and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: collaboration

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Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cli, macos, windows, linux, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: ai.ivx.run · github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Chatbots & assistants space, ivx/ai Chat takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on chatting with AI without sending conversations or API keys through a third-party backend. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for privacy-conscious AI users and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Behind ivx/ai Chat is Vikrant Singh Chauhan, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 36 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include Direct API access, local data storage, and no accounts. The interface is available in 33 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Direct API access
  • Local data storage
  • No accounts
  • No telemetry
  • API key control
  • Content security policy

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
private-ai-chatbrowser-extensionlocal-firstapi-key-control
AI capabilities
Text
Inference: Cloud API

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

AI providers
openai
Runs on
BrowserCLImacOSWindowsLinuxCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 3Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore listing found

Indexing history

3

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed3 Oct · 23:29 UTC
    Listing seen via seed_sitemap
    Source: seed_sitemap · Open
  2. Indexed22 Sep · 23:28 UTC
    ivx/ai Chat seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open
  3. Indexed17 Sep · 22:52 UTC
    Show HN: Ivx/AI Chat, AI client that doesn't track you (with a better GUI imo) seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about ivx/ai Chat

What does ivx/ai Chat do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Ivx/ai Chat focuses on chatting with AI without sending conversations or API keys through a third-party backend. It is catalogued under Chatbots & assistants on PulseGate.
Who is ivx/ai Chat for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ivx/ai Chat is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious AI users and developers.
Does ivx/ai Chat have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ivx/ai Chat is free to use.
What platforms does ivx/ai Chat run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: ivx/ai Chat runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is ivx/ai Chat still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 4 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 36 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to ivx/ai Chat?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include AI Chat, Blind Chat, and Secret Chat AI.AI ChatBlind ChatSecret Chat AI
Who develops ivx/ai Chat?
ivx/ai Chat is developed by Vikrant Singh Chauhan.
How long has ivx/ai Chat been around?
ivx/ai Chat first shipped in 2026.

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