The latest articles on DEV Community by Malachi (@malachi_amb). https://dev.to/malachi_amb https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4219236%2F9b5821f9-e029-4b70-bb0f-dd247e35061f.png https://dev.to/malachi_amb en Malachi Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:44:01 +0000 https://dev.to/malachi_amb/anymodelbot-an-open-source-local-ai-bot-that-connects-to-70-mainstream-models-with-one-key-497a https://dev.to/malachi_amb/anymodelbot-an-open-source-local-ai-bot-that-connects-to-70-mainstream-models-with-one-key-497a <p>Hi, I'm Malachi, a co-developer of AnyModelBot. I'd like to share what we've been building.</p> <h2> What it is </h2> <p>AnyModelBot is an AI bot that runs locally on your own computer. It's MIT-licensed, open source, and free to use.</p> <h2> Highlights </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>One key, 70 models</strong>: with a single Modelflare Key you can switch between 70 mainstream models from around the world. No separate sign-ups, top-ups, or key management for each provider. Pay-as-you-go, no monthly fee.</li> <li> <strong>Runs locally, MIT open source</strong>: the app runs on your machine and all the code is public.</li> <li> <strong>Computer use</strong>: let the AI perform actions on your computer (macOS only, currently in Beta).</li> <li> <strong>Local long-term memory</strong>: memory is stored locally as Markdown files you can open and edit any time.</li> <li> <strong>Easy install</strong>: installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus Docker.</li> <li> <strong>Chat app integrations</strong>: you can also connect it to WeChat by scanning a QR code, or chat with it in Feishu DMs.</li> </ul> <h2> Current limitations </h2> <ul> <li>No mobile app; it needs a computer that stays on to run.</li> <li>Feishu supports direct messages only, not group chats.</li> </ul> <h2> Links </h2> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://anymodel.bot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://anymodel.bot/</a> </li> <li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/modelflare-ai/AnyModelBot" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/modelflare-ai/AnyModelBot</a> </li> </ul> <p>The project is still early. Feel free to try it, open an Issue or PR, or leave suggestions in the comments.</p> opensource ai llm selfhosted