Launched this week
Byte
Your local AI model or API key in a customizable llm chatbox
22 followers
Your local AI model or API key in a customizable llm chatbox
22 followers
Run Llama, Mistral, and other AI models locally for free, right on your machine. Or bring your own API key for GPT-5, Claude, and Gemini. One app, no subscription, no limits.
finally something that just runs llama locally without making me fight with a terminal setup. pulled it down on my laptop and mistral loaded in like a minute, no fuss at all.
@ufukaktugba That was the goal!
Finally, a desktop app that treats local models as a first-class option instead of a buried setting. Love that the UI stays identical whether I'm running Llama on my laptop or pointing it at my own Claude key.
@emrekjvj UI Customization was our #1 goal when building this.
Finally something that just lets me run local models without a bunch of setup nonsense. The fact that I can switch between my own Llama setup and GPT-5 with the same interface is honestly kind of perfect.
@kriyeetja That was the goal!
The fact that you can swap between local models and API keys without leaving the app is such a thoughtful UX choice. Makes experimenting with different models actually fun instead of a chore.
@hediyeuluhan Byte's main goal was to be able to switch models seamlessly. Bringing all APIs including local into one interface
love that it skips the subscription trap entirely and just lets you point at whatever model you want, local or paid. the bring-your-own-key approach feels like exactly how this kind of tool should work
@tuanaqsgs That was the goal!
Love how it just lets you pick a model and go, no account wall or upsell in sight. The single window that handles both local and API models feels like the kind of thoughtful UX most AI tools skip.
@hikmet1329967 That was the whole goal of Byte! Glad you love it.
finally a no-nonsense way to run llama and mistral locally without juggling a dozen setups. switched from my usual workflow in about ten seconds, really nice.
@anlyulujaos Amazing! Thank you for trying out the product.