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HammerAI offers a desktop app for chatting with AI characters offline using locally run models.
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HammerAI provides a desktop app for chatting with AI characters using models that run on the user's computer via Ollama and Llama.cpp. It is listed as free, starts after install without login or configuration, supports 20+ models plus a custom Ollama Modelfile, and works offline after download. Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS on Apple Silicon (M1 / M2), and Linux in Debian, Flatpak, and RPM formats, with an iOS version also available while the Android app is temporarily unavailable.
Key features
- Chat with AI characters offline using local models
- Runs LLMs locally via Ollama and Llama.cpp
- Start chatting after install without login or configuration
- Supports 20+ LLMs and custom Ollama Modelfile
- Automatically configures Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Apple GPU
- Messages deleted each time app is closed
Best for: People who want to chat with AI characters on a desktop computer without staying connected to the internet.
Good for
- Free to chat according to the homepage
- Works offline after download
- No login or configuration needed after install
Watch out for
- Android app is temporarily unavailable
- MacOS download is listed only for Apple Silicon (M1 / M2)
- Messages are deleted each time the app is closed
Local at a glance
- Website
- hammerai.com/desktop
- Category
- AI & Machine Learning › AI Companion Chatbots
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Local FAQ
Does HammerAI work offline?
Yes, but the homepage notes you need to download it before going offline.
Do I need an account to use the desktop app?
No, the homepage states no configuration or login is needed after installing.
Can I use my own language model?
Yes, you can bring your own Ollama Modelfile in addition to the supported models.
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