Hob Open-Source Desktop App for Local Model Execution
October 26, 2026
Hob provides an MIT-licensed desktop client for Mac, Windows, and Linux that runs open-weight models like Gemma 4 locally. It replicates the file-context features of Claude and ChatGPT while ensuring all chat data and files remain on-device.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou can build local-first AI applications using this interface as a reference or base.
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founderThis offers a privacy-centric alternative for users wary of sending sensitive data to proprietary APIs.