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Minima

Chat with local documents and connect to ChatGPT or Claude

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Minima allows users to chat with local documents and integrate their local environment with AI models like ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude, providing a seamless way to leverage local data within conversational AI.

Minima stands out as an open-source tool that enables local document interaction with AI models, offering flexibility and control over data without the need for cloud services.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working in environments with sensitive data that cannot be uploaded to the cloud

  • Teams requiring fast access to local documentation through conversational interfaces

  • Individuals who prefer open-source solutions for AI integration

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects needing real-time document updates and synchronization across multiple devices

  • Developers looking for a fully managed service with no setup required

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited language support beyond Python

    Primary development is in Python with no official support for other languages, leading to fragmented community-maintained SDKs

  2. 02

    Small and nascent developer community

    GitHub activity shows low contribution rates from a small group of contributors

What it does well

  • Local document chat capabilities

  • Integration with ChatGPT and Claude

  • Seamless local environment connection

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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