// ai-chat · hackyguru/botato

botato

botato is an open-source ai chat project by hackyguru (hackyguru/botato on GitHub). It has 58 GitHub stars and 5 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 24 September 2026.

A local-first grokbot replacement.

💎 Hidden gem★ 58 stars⑂ 5 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09

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// project facts

Project facts

Repository: hackyguru/botato
GitHub stars: 58
Forks: 5
License: Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub: 24 September 2026
Category: AI Chat
Listing: Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site: Official site

// how it works

How it works

Get the code
Clone hackyguru/botato and move into the project folder.
Install dependencies
Install Node dependencies with npm (or your preferred package manager).
Connect a model
Point it at a local model or add an API key for a cloud provider.
Start chatting
Open the UI and begin a conversation.

// features

Why people love it

AI

Built around artificial intelligence from the ground up.

AI Agents

Built for autonomous AI agent workflows.

AI Coding

Focused on ai coding as a core part of the project.

AI Tools

A toolbox of AI utilities in one place.

Grok Bot

Focused on grok bot as a core part of the project.

Grok Bot Alternative

Focused on grok bot alternative as a core part of the project.

// run it

Run it yourself

Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
```
git clone https://github.com/hackyguru/botato.git
cd botato
```
Step 2 — Install dependencies
Set up what the project needs to run.
```
npm install
```
Step 3 — Run it
Start the app — the README has the exact command and flags.
```
npm run dev  # or npm start — see package.json
```

// use cases

What you can build

Roleplay with custom characters.
Run a private chatbot on your server.
Bridge AI to Discord, Telegram, or WhatsApp.
Build a personal AI companion.

// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

Apache-2.0 licensed — permissive, with a patent grant.

How hard is it to install?

Clone the repo and run npm install — the README covers the rest.

Where do I get help?

The GitHub repo's issues and discussions are the main support channel.

Is the project still maintained?

Last pushed 2026-09-24 with 5 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

Can I contribute?

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// more in ai-chat

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Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.

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Project facts

How it works

Why people love it

AI

AI Agents

AI Coding

AI Tools

Grok Bot

Grok Bot Alternative

Run it yourself

What you can build

Questions, answered

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