The free, open-source Go app Kaya supports AI analysis, photo board recognition, SGF and game-tree navigation.
Kaya
Kaya supports Go play, study and analysis, with AI review and board recognition from photos in a free, open-source app.
About Kaya
Kaya is a free, open-source application for playing, studying, and analyzing Go (also called Baduk or Weiqi). It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and in the web browser, and it is also available as an installable web app. Users can edit games, use a visual game tree, and import or export SGF files. The app includes AI analysis that shows live win rates, move suggestions, and full game review. It also has a board recognition feature that converts a photo of a physical board into a playable SGF file.
The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0. The repository lists 124 stars and 17 forks. The homepage does not state pricing, so the entry does not list a cost.
Key features
- Complete Go rules on 9×9, 13×13, and 19×19 boards
- Visual game tree with variation support
- SGF import and export, drag and drop, and OGS URL import
- Live win rate, move suggestions, and full game analysis using KataGo
- Board recognition that turns a photo of a real board into an SGF file
- Score estimation with interactive dead stone marking
Best for: Go players who want to play, review, and study games, and who want to convert photos of physical boards into SGF files.
Good for
- Free and open-source under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and the web
- Can be installed as a PWA for offline use, according to the homepage
Kaya at a glance
- Website
- github.com/kaya-go/kaya
- Category
- Lifestyle & Hobbies › Hobbies & DIY
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Kaya FAQ
Where can I get Kaya?
The web version is at kayago.app and requires no installation. Downloads are listed for Windows (.exe), macOS (.dmg), and Linux (.AppImage).
Can I use Kaya offline?
The homepage says the progressive web app can be installed on any device for offline use without an app store.
What license does Kaya use?
The repository is licensed under AGPL-3.0, as shown on the homepage.
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