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Show HN: Hob - Open-source, on device alternative to Claude Cowork and ChatGPT
What happened
Hob is a free, open‑source tool that lets users run open‑weight AI models such as Gemma and gpt‑oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux computers. It provides a private, offline alternative to services like Claude and ChatGPT, handling model selection and setup automatically. The project is hosted on GitHub by FrigadeHQ.
Why it matters
By running AI models locally, Hob gives users the ability to work with conversational AI without sending data to external servers, enhancing privacy and allowing use without an internet connection.
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