Linux · Utilities
Alpaca
Chat with AI models
by Jeffry Samuel Eduarte Rojas
Official site: flathub.org
About Alpaca
A private AI client
Features
Talk to multiple models in the same conversation
Pull and delete models from the app
Have multiple conversations
Image recognition (Only available with compatible models)
Plain text documents recognition
Import and export chats
Append YouTube transcripts to the prompt
Append text from a website to the prompt
PDF recognition
Disclaimer
This project is not affiliated at all with Ollama, I'm not responsible for any damages to your device or software caused by running code given by any models.
How to install Alpaca
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.jeffser.Alpaca
- Open Alpaca once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alpaca free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Alpaca is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Alpaca from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.jeffser.Alpaca. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Alpaca safe?
Alpaca downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.