# Hob (by Frigade)

> New and early (v0.2, first release Oct 26, 2026): free desktop app for Apple silicon Macs, Windows and Linux that works on your local files like the ChatGPT or Claude desktop apps, but runs open-weight models (Gemma, gpt-oss, Qwen) on your own computer and picks one that fits your hardware. Caveat: The Terminal (Oct 27, 2026) notes the GitHub README lists no hardware requirements and describes no permission model for the files it edits; the hob.chat FAQ gives memory guidance and says it asks before changing files in a folder you share.

- **Category:** Local AI
- **Official site:** https://hob.chat
- **Pricing (summary; confirm on vendor site):** Free, open source (MIT); no subscription, no account
- **Pricing source:** https://github.com/FrigadeHQ/hob
- **Free / DIY path:** Free download; models run on your computer and it works offline
- **Link last checked:** 2026-10-27
- **HTML page:** https://contractoraishop.com/tools/hob

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