GPT4All

by Nomic AI · AI apps

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source local AI chat that can read your documents.

Official download from github.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens github.com, Nomic AI's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is GPT4All?

GPT4All runs open models on everyday CPUs and can answer questions about your local files with its LocalDocs feature, all offline.

Key features

  • Runs on CPU without a GPU
  • LocalDocs chat with your files
  • Offline and private
  • Model downloader

Best for

  • Older laptops
  • Asking questions about local PDFs
  • Private AI

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install GPT4All

  1. 1Open the official GPT4All download page on github.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id nomic.gpt4all -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask gpt4all

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub io.gpt4all.gpt4all

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download GPT4All safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on github.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

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  • Watch the installer

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FAQ

GPT4All questions

Where can I download GPT4All safely?

Download GPT4All only from Nomic AI's official site at github.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is GPT4All free?

Yes. GPT4All is open-source software and free to use.

Does GPT4All work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

GPT4All is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Nomic AI's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install GPT4All from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id nomic.gpt4all -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask gpt4all); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub io.gpt4all.gpt4all). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to GPT4All?

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