Open WebUI Desktop
Desktop app that enhances Open WebUI with native features like floating chatbar and companion chat, built using Tauri and Svelte. The project seamlessly integrates native desktop capabilities while maintaining compatibility with Open WebUI’s core functionality. I encourage you to check out Open WebUI on their website or their GitHub. Technologies Used: Tauri v2 Svelte Typescript Rust TailwindCSS The Problem I started Open WebUI Desktop to solve a problem that I and others in the community had: The absence of a desktop integration for Open WebUI. I strongly align with the ideals held by Open WebUI’s creator about data ownership and decentralization and wanted to use a chat app that supports those values. However, the floating chatbar and companion chat were two features that kept me coming back to ChatGPT. As a developer, I find both of those features so valuable, that I could not switch to another chat app without them. ...