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| <img src="https://github.com/huggingface/chat-macOS/raw/main/assets/banner.png" alt="HuggingChat macOS Banner"> |
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| <h1 align="center" style="margin-top: 0;">HuggingChat</h1> |
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| ### About |
| HuggingChat is a native chat interface designed specifically for macOS users, leveraging the power of open-source language models. It brings the capabilities of advanced AI conversation right to your desktop, offering a seamless and intuitive experience. |
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| ### Release Notes |
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| * Fixed bugs related to focused inputs (https://github.com/huggingface/chat-macOS/issues/6), model selection (https://github.com/huggingface/chat-macOS/issues/5) and other performance issues. |
| * Dropped the 'Mac'. Just HuggingChat. It's cleaner. (https://github.com/huggingface/chat-macOS/issues/8) |
| * Added basic local model inference support for [GGUF](https://huggingface.co/docs/hub/en/gguf) with the ability to dynamically switch between local and server model using new keyboard shortcut `⌘+shift+\` (modifiable in Settings). |
| * Added a 'Components' pane in Settings for model download/import. |
| * Added the ability to import local text files (e.g. source code and text) |
| * Conversations can now be set to clear at preset intervals |
| * Added acknowledgments section to the About section highlighting OS tools used within the app. |
| * Fixed app update server. |
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| ### Installation |
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| 1. Download the latest `HuggingChat.zip` file from this repository. |
| 3. Unzip the downloaded file. |
| 4. Drag the `HuggingChat.app` to your Applications folder. |
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| That's it! You can now launch HuggingChat from your Applications folder or using the dedicated keyboard shortcut: `⌘ + Shift + Return`. |
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| ### Feedback |
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| We value your input! If you have any suggestions, encounter issues, or want to share your experience, please feel free to reach out: |
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| 1. **Email**: Send your feedback directly to [this address](mailto:cyril.zakka@huggingface.co). |
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| 2. **Community Issues**: For bug reports or feature requests, please create an issue or discussion in this repository. |
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| - Provide a clear title and description of your feedback |
| - Include steps to reproduce the issue (for bugs) or detailed explanation (for feature requests) |
| - Include the app version number and macOS version |
| - Submit the issue |
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| Your feedback helps improve HuggingChat for everyone. Thank you for your support! |
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