ChatWise
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A desktop‑optimized AI chatbot that connects to any LLM, supports multi‑modal inputs (audio, PDF, images, text files), provides real‑time web search via Tavily or a local browser, and keeps all user data stored locally for privacy.
ChatWise Overview
What is ChatWise about?
ChatWise is a fast, privacy‑first AI chatbot that works with any language model—GPT‑4, Claude, Gemini, and others. It runs as a desktop‑focused web app, offering multi‑modal conversations, integrated web search, and seamless tool integration through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
How to use ChatWise?
- Open the website chatwise.app or download the desktop version.
- Sign in or create an account.
- Choose an LLM provider from the settings (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) and supply the required API key.
- Start a new conversation. Drag‑and‑drop files, record audio, or paste text to interact.
- Use the built‑in web‑search button to fetch real‑time information via Tavily or your local browser.
- Enable MCP‑powered tools (Notion, Google Sheets, browsers, etc.) from the Connect to anything with MCP panel.
Key Features
- Any LLM support – Connect to GPT‑4, Claude, Gemini, Z.ai, Vercel AI Gateway, etc.
- Performance‑focused – Optimized for a smooth desktop experience.
- Local privacy – All conversation data stays on the device unless it’s sent to the selected LLM.
- Multi‑modal input – Audio, PDFs, images, text files and more.
- Real‑time web search – Integrated Tavily Search API or local browser search.
- MCP tool integration – Use external tools like Notion, Google Sheets, browsers directly from chat.
- Customizable assistants – Right‑click assistants in the sidebar to adjust settings.
- macOS dock icon auto‑hide – Option to hide the dock icon when all windows are closed.
Use Cases
- Research assistance – Query any LLM, attach PDFs or images, and pull up‑to‑date info from the web.
- Productivity – Manage notes in Notion or spreadsheets in Google Sheets without leaving the chat.
- Customer support – Deploy a private assistant that can reference internal documents.
- Learning & tutoring – Provide multimodal explanations with audio, visuals, and live web data.
- Developer aid – Quickly draft code snippets, fetch documentation, and interact with tools via MCP.
FAQ
Q: Do I need an OpenAI API key? A: Only if you want to use OpenAI models. ChatWise works with many providers; you supply the relevant key for the model you choose.
Q: Is my chat data stored on the cloud? A: No. All conversation history is kept locally on your device unless you explicitly export it.
Q: Can I use ChatWise offline? A: You can compose messages offline, but the LLM responses require an internet connection to reach the provider’s API.
Q: How does the web‑search feature work? A: It calls Tavily’s Search API or your local browser to retrieve current information and inserts the results into the conversation.
Q: What is MCP and why is it useful? A: MCP enables ChatWise to call external services (Notion, Google Sheets, browsers, etc.) directly from the chat UI, extending the assistant’s capabilities.
ChatWise's README
ChatWise
ChatWise
The second fastest AI chatbot™
Core Features
Any LLM
ChatWise supports any LLM model, including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and more.
Performance
ChatWise is built with performance in mind, and is optimized for desktop experience.
Privacy
All your data is stored locally, and never leaves your device (except for sending chat requests to your LLM provider).
Simplicity
Simple yet powerful, ChatWise is designed to be easy to use, without the bloat.
Multi-modal
Chat with audio, PDF, images, text files, and more.
Web search
Search the web with Tavily or local browsers for free.
Artifacts
Render HTML/React/Charts/Documents
Web Search That Works
Get realtime info using Tavily's Search API or your local browser for free
Connect to anything with MCP
Make AI use tools like Notion, Google Sheets, Browsers and more
Changelog
v0.8.102
4 days ago
- Right-click assistants in the left sidebar to open assistant settings
- Keep main window always running, cmd-w (mac) / ctrl-w (windows) will only hide main window instead of destroying it
- macOS: Add "Auto-hide dock icon" option in app general settings, by default we show both dock icon and menubar icon, you can enable this option to automatically hide dock icon when all windows are closed
v0.8.101
5 days ago
- Fix Vercel provider system message error
- Fix high cpu usage when SSE MCP server is used (potentially fixed)
v0.8.100
6 days ago
- New provider: Z.ai
- Fix MCP error, #941
v0.8.99
7 days ago
- Support MCP OAuth (for sse and http mcp servers, like Replicate MCP and Notion MCP)
- Allow to disable specific tools from an MCP server
- Add experimental Vercel provider (Vercel AI Gateway)
v0.8.98
10 days ago
Fix: use Responses API for OpenAI models when reasoning summary is enabled (it's necessary for showing reasoning summary)
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- AI Agents
- Updated
- 15 days ago
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