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ChatRWKV

A ChatGPT-like chatbot powered by RWKV, an open language model built in a different way from most.

Research-backedNew this week

What it does

ChatRWKV is a chatbot built on RWKV, an open AI language model. Most chat models use a design called a transformer; RWKV uses an older design called an RNN.

Its creator says RWKV matches transformers in quality while being faster and using less graphics card memory. The repository has demo scripts for chatting with the model and building your own.

The README links to online demos, the model files, and community projects including a phone app and an easier desktop interface.

Who it's for

Developers and researchers interested in running or building on RWKV models.

Can I use it without coding?

Developers only. It is used by running Python scripts; the README points to community apps for easier use. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Windows, Linux
Computer
Works best on a powerful computer or one with a graphics card (GPU)
Privacy
Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
API key
Not needed

Try it

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 (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • More on staying safe

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