ChatShell Documentation

Welcome to the ChatShell documentation. ChatShell is a free, open-source desktop AI agent built on Tauri 2 and Rust that works out of the box.

Quick Links

• Getting Started — Install ChatShell and configure your first AI provider
• Conversations — Streaming, forking, search, rich content, and more
• Built-in Tools — Learn about the 9 tools available in every conversation
• MCP Integration — Connect external tool servers via HTTP or STDIO
• Skills — Create reusable AI skill bundles
• Custom Assistants — Build personalized AI personas
• AI Providers — Configure 40+ supported AI providers

Source Code

ChatShell is open source under the Apache 2.0 license. Browse the code, report issues, and contribute on GitHub.