YakGPT – A locally running, hands-free ChatGPT UI

In plain words

YakGPT is a ChatGPT interface that runs in the browser with support for hands-free voice interaction using Whisper API. It's designed for developers and users seeking a privacy-focused chat tool with no tracking, storing API keys and chat history locally only. The interface includes pre-installed characters, mobile optimization, and cross-platform compressed audio recording. Users can access the deployed version or run it locally, and the open-source code is available on GitHub.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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Greetings! YakGPT is a simple, frontend-only, ChatGPT UI you can use to either chat normally, or, more excitingly, use your mic + OpenAI's Whisper API to chat hands-free. Some features: * A few fun characters pre-installed * No tracking or analytics, OpenAI is the only thing it calls out to * Optimized for mobile use…

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