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# LibreChat

**Every AI for Everyone**

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**LibreChat** is a free, open-source AI chat platform that empowers you to harness the capabilities of cutting-edge language models from multiple providers in a unified interface. With its vast customization options, innovative enhancements, and seamless integration of AI services, LibreChat offers an unparalleled conversational experience.

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## What is LibreChat?

LibreChat is an enhanced, open-source ChatGPT clone that brings together the latest advancements in AI technology. It serves as a centralized hub for all your AI conversations, providing a familiar, user-friendly interface enriched with advanced features and customization capabilities.

## Why LibreChat?

### 🔓 Open-Source and Free

LibreChat is a completely open-source project, allowing you to freely use, modify, and distribute the software without any restrictions or paid subscriptions.

### 🤖 Multi-Provider AI Support

LibreChat supports a wide range of AI providers, including OpenAI, Azure, Anthropic, Google, and more. You can seamlessly switch between different models and leverage their unique capabilities.

### 💻 Customizable and Extensible

With its modular design and extensive customization options, LibreChat can be tailored to meet your specific needs. You can create and share custom presets, integrate plugins, and even contribute to the project's development.

### 🌐 Multilingual Support

LibreChat's user interface is available in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for a global audience.

## Design Principles

LibreChat adheres to the following key design principles:

1. **User-Friendly Interface**: Inspired by the familiar ChatGPT UI, LibreChat offers a clean and intuitive layout, making it easy for users to engage with AI assistants.

2. **Multimodal Conversations**: LibreChat supports multimodal conversations, allowing you to upload and analyze images, chat with files, and leverage advanced agent capabilities powered by AI models like GPT-4 Claude and Gemini Vision.

3. **Extensibility**: With its plugin architecture and open-source nature, LibreChat encourages the development of custom extensions and integrations, enabling users to tailor the platform to their specific needs.

4. **Privacy and Security**: LibreChat prioritizes privacy and security by offering secure authentication, moderation tools, and the ability to self-host the application.

## License

Released under the MIT License.

## Contact us

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## 💖 This project exists in its current state thanks to all the people who contribute

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