Desktop App
Chatalot includes a native desktop application built with Tauri 2.0, providing a lightweight alternative to the web client with OS-level integration.
Status: Beta -- The desktop app is functional but under active development. Some features may change between releases.
Overview
The Chatalot desktop app wraps the same Svelte 5 web client in a native window using the system WebView, giving you the full Chatalot experience with added benefits like OS keychain integration, native notifications, and single-instance enforcement. Because it uses the platform's built-in WebView rather than bundling a full browser engine, the app is small (under 10 MB on Linux) and uses significantly less memory than running Chatalot in a browser tab.
In This Section
- Installation -- Download pre-built packages or build from source
- Features -- Desktop-specific features and advantages over the web client
- Troubleshooting -- Common issues and how to resolve them
Quick Start
- Download the appropriate package for your platform (see Installation)
- Launch Chatalot and enter your server URL on the Connect screen
- Log in with your existing account or register a new one
The desktop app connects to any Chatalot server instance -- you choose which server to use when you first launch the app.