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Tabby

A self-hosted AI coding assistant that suggests code as you type, without sending it to the cloud.

What it does

Tabby is an AI coding assistant that a company or individual runs on their own server. Its makers describe it as an open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot that you host yourself.

It suggests code as you type and offers a chat panel inside popular code editors such as VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and Vim. It can use your team's own code and documents as context to give more relevant answers.

It doesn't need a separate database or cloud service, and its makers say it works on consumer graphics cards. It includes team management, usage reports and sign-in options for organisations.

Who it's for

Developers and engineering teams who want AI coding help while keeping their code on their own machines.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. The server starts with a single Docker command; you then install the plugin for your code editor. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Server, Mac, Cloud
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

  1. Start a Tabby server on a computer with a graphics card, for example with Docker.
  2. Install the Tabby extension for your code editor, such as VS Code, Vim or IntelliJ.
  3. Connect the extension to your server and get code suggestions as you type.

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.
  • No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
  • More on staying safe

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