local waifu Documentation
Local Waifu 1.7.3

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Clear steps for setting up Local Waifu, choosing models, protecting her memories, and fixing problems. Written for people, not developers.

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Quick start

Get to the first good moment

Three short paths cover what most people need first.

01Start here

First 15 minutes

Install and meet her

Choose your edition, install the app, finish setup, and send the first message.
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02Models

Local AI

Choose a chat model

Pick a model that fits your computer and install the separate memory-search model.
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03Data

Keep her safe

Back up everything

Save conversations, memories, characters, settings, and generated pictures before an update or move.
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Common tasks

What do you want to do?

Install on macOSApple Silicon, DMG, first launch Install on WindowsInstaller, SmartScreen, WebView2 Direct or Store edition?Trial, license, updates Install a model from Hugging FaceSearch, choose, test Generate imagesLocal or cloud, Gallery, Photo Director Connect TelegramPrivate bot, text, photos, voice Set up voiceDictation, spoken replies, calls Fix a problemStartup, models, images, voice
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Four parts, 29 chapters

Start with a task. Read from beginning to end only if you want the full picture.

01
Start here

Install and get started

  1. 1How to Use This Guide
  2. 2Choose Your Path
  3. 3System Requirements
  4. 4Install on macOS
  5. 5Install on Windows
  6. 6Understand the Two Editions
  7. 7Complete Onboarding
  8. 8Use the 7-Day Trial: Direct Edition
  9. 9Activate and Move a Direct License
02
Everyday use

Chat, memory, and characters

  1. 10Find Your Way Around Local Waifu
  2. 11Chat, Conversations, and Images
  3. 12Edit Replies and Give Feedback
  4. 13Memory Book, Knowledge, and Growth
  5. 14Characters, Persona Notes, and Backstory
  6. 15Export and Import a Character
03
Models and media

Models, images, and voice

  1. 16Install and Select Chat Models
  2. 17Install a GGUF Model from Hugging Face
  3. 18Configure Cloud AI
  4. 19Generate Images and Use Gallery
  5. 20Import a Custom SDXL Checkpoint or LoRA
  6. 21Configure Voice, Dictation, and Calls
04
Data and support

Integrations, data, and support

  1. 22Use Local Waifu from Telegram
  2. 23Tune Performance, Hardware, and Network
  3. 24Understand Privacy and Data Storage
  4. 25Back Up, Export, and Move Your Data
  5. 26Update or Uninstall Local Waifu
  6. 27Use Logs, Diagnostics, and Reset
  7. 28Troubleshooting
  8. 29Shortcuts, Contact, and About
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