Show HN: Hob - Open-source, on device alternative to Claude Cowork and ChatGPT

FrigadeHQ released Hob, a free, open-source desktop application that runs open-weight models such as Gemma and gpt-oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux, positioning it as an offline, private alternative to Claude and ChatGPT. Hob automatically selects the best frontier open-weight model that fits a user's computer and configures it, and supports tasks including filling out PDFs and working through documents. The GitHub repository had 17 stars at the time of the post.

GitHub - FrigadeHQ/hob: An easier way to use AI on your own computer. A free, open-source alternative to Claude and ChatGPT that runs open-weight models like Gemma and gpt-oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux. Private, and works offline. · GitHub You signed in with another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session.You signed out in another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session.You switched accounts on another tab or window. Reload to refresh your session.Dismiss alert Star17 17 You must be signed in to star a repository About An easier way to use AI on your own computer. A free, open-source alternative to Claude and ChatGPT that runs open-weight models like Gemma and gpt-oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux. Private, and works offline. Fill out PDFs, work through documents, and much more. Free, private, and works offline. Hob picks the best frontier open-weight model that fits your computer and sets everything up for you. An easier way to use AI on your own computer. A free, open-source alternative to Claude and ChatGPT that runs open-weight models like Gemma and gpt-oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux. Private, and works offline.