What it does
AIdea is an app that combines popular large language models, the technology behind ChatGPT, with AI image-generation models. It's built with Flutter, so it runs on phones and desktop computers.
The app can be downloaded from the project's website, which runs a hosted service. People who prefer can set up their own server using the separate server and Docker projects.
The README says the main branch is a new version in active development, and self-hosters should use the older version branch.
Who it's for
People who want one app for several AI chat and image models, and developers who want to host their own.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. Ready-made apps can be downloaded from the project's website; self-hosting needs technical setup. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Runs on
- Phone, Mac, Windows
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download the app for your device from the project's website.
- Open the app and start a chat or create an image.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe