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Hey HN, I built local char an open source local AI platform like character AI

Local Char is an open source, local AI platform similar to Character AI, built for running AI characters offline without cloud dependency.

Background

- Character.AI is a popular platform where users can chat with AI-powered characters (e.g., historical figures, fictional personas). It's proprietary and runs on remote servers. - "Local char" is an open-source alternative that lets you run similar character-based AI conversations entirely on your own computer, using local models (like Llama, Mistral, etc.) instead of sending data to a cloud service. - This matters for privacy, offline use, and avoiding censorship or paywalls — but typically requires a reasonably powerful machine (good GPU, enough RAM) to run smoothly. - The "HN" in "Hey HN" refers to Hacker News, the tech/startup community where such projects are often shared and discussed.

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