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LobeHub for Mac

AI chat framework

Quick answer: LobeHub is a communication app for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask lobehub. The project is open source. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What LobeHub is

LobeHub is a communication app for macOS: AI chat framework.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat.

How to install LobeHub

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask lobehub.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install LobeHub on Mac?

Run brew install --cask lobehub in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is LobeHub open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: lobehub/lobe-chat.

Does LobeHub run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is LobeHub?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4737 in this catalogue.

What version of LobeHub is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.20.