This is a simple setup script which provides .desktop files for using LibreChat seamlessly on the Linux desktop. No more messing around with terminal windows every time you want to chat to an AI!

Librechat allows you to seamlessly call your favorite AI APIs in a chat interface. It lets you pay-as-you-go for AI chats, instead of needing to sign up for a subscription you may not use fully.

• Docker
• Docker Compose
• An internet browser
• A linux desktop environment (tested in XFCE)

Clone this repository then cd into it. Run the following in a bash shell:

./setup.sh

This script provides two desktop entries:

• LibreChat: spins up the docker containers running the backend, and launches a web browser page pointed at the LibreChat interfce.
• Stop LibreChat: Shuts down the LibreChat server and all associated Docker containers.

To migrate data from an existing LibreChat installation:

1. Locate your existing LibreChat data_node directory
2. Copy it to $XDG_DESKTOP_HOME/librechat

This will migrate your MongoDB database containing user logins and chat history.

Note: Additional configuration may be required. Please report any issues.

The default .env file is configured for local usage. You can modify it after installation at:

$XDG_DESKTOP_HOME/librechat/.env

For further info on configuration, refer to the Librechat docs