Ultra-Minimal Local AI Chat

A lightweight, LAN-only, Dockerized chat UI for running local LLMs via LM Studio.
No external dependencies, no cloud, no bloat—just pure Flask, HTML, and simple multi-user authentication.

Features

• Web 1.0 Vibe: Pure HTML and minimal CSS, no JavaScript frameworks or client-side dependencies.
• Multi-User Login: Passwords stored securely (hashed, not plaintext), login/logout supported.
• Per-User Chat History: Each user’s chat is persistent across sessions, stored locally.
• Dockerized: One-command setup with Docker Compose, reproducible and portable.
• Privacy-First: No data ever leaves your network. Designed for home labs and tinkerers.
• LM Studio Integration: Works with any local model accessible via LM Studio’s API.

Quickstart

Prerequisites

• GoingMerry: Linux host with Docker and Git installed.
• Theseus: Windows PC running LM Studio, with the API enabled on your LAN.
• Both hosts must be on the same network.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone this repo to your Linux box:

git clone https://github.com/abmorrill4/localchat.git
cd localchat