10 Everyday use
Find Your Way Around Local Waifu
Learn where chats, characters, Memory Book, Gallery, and Settings live.
Local Waifu 1.7.3 macOS Windows
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Follow the bold button names and numbered steps. Technical names are included only when you need to recognize a model or file inside the app.
The main window is organized around the active character and conversation.
- Character area: active companion, portrait, status, and character switching.
- Conversation list: create, rename, select, and delete chats.
- Chat stream: your messages, her replies, images, and message actions.
- Relationship area: mood and relationship progress where available.
- Message composer: attachment, call, dictation, text field, and send control.
- Memory Book: remembered facts, moments, preferences, and sources.
- Gallery: images sent or generated by the companion.
- Settings: app, character, model, voice, integration, and data controls.
View modes
- Full view: complete interface.
- Mini view: compact chat.
- Menu bar/tray view: lightweight access.
Use Command/Ctrl+Shift+1, +2, or +3 to switch modes. Use Command/Ctrl+, to open Settings.