Open Source Electron Chat

Desktop Chat Application That Uses Local AI Models for Enhanced Privacy

Installation

Prerequisites

Before installing the application, ensure that you have Ollama installed locally.

• Install Ollama:
  • Visit the Ollama Download Page and follow the installation instructions.
  • After installing, run the following command to start the DeepSeek model:

    ollama run deepseek-r1:8b

  • Note: This model is based on your PC's performance. If you believe your system might not handle this model well, please choose a different model from the Ollama DeepSeek Library and update the model name in the main code accordingly.

Update the Model in the Code

In the main.ts file, locate the IPC handler and update the model name if needed:

ipcMain.handle("chat-deepseek", async (event, args) => {
  const { deepSeekFormMessages } = args;
  // Ollama Chat
  const response = await ollama.chat({
    model: "deepseek-r1:8b", // Change the model name here based on the one you installed
    messages: deepSeekFormMessages,
  });
  return response.message.content;
});

Usage

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/bogdanishere/Desktop-App---ElectronJs

Node version

I am using Node.js version 15. Make sure to install it if you don’t have Node on your computer, otherwise, you might encounter issues while running the app.

🔗 Download Node.js v15

Install Dependencies

npm install

Run the Application

npm start

Build and Packaging

npm run make