Absolute Transparency
Our code is public. You don't have to take our word on privacy — anyone can verify exactly how your data is handled.
Clanker is Open Source
Built in the open. Verify our code, trust your privacy, and join a community shaping the future of AI character interactions.
See it in action
Why you'll love it
Community-Driven
Suggest features, report bugs, or even contribute code. Clanker is built by and for its users.
Built to Last
Open source means Clanker can never truly disappear. The code belongs to the community forever.
Self-Hosting
Prefer to keep everything on your own machine? Grab the code and run your own local instance of Clanker.
What does Open Source mean for you?
Most AI companies operate in a black box — you have to trust marketing promises about privacy and data handling without ever seeing what happens behind the scenes. Clanker is an open book. Our entire app is published on GitHub, which aligns with our core values: local-first memory, user-owned data, and tools like OKF export so your character's knowledge stays portable and under your control. When the code is public, trust isn't something we ask for — it's something you can check for yourself.
How to Get Involved
Star the Repo
Show your support by starring us on GitHub. It helps others discover Clanker and tells us you're excited about what we're building.
Join the Discussion
Have an idea for a feature or found something that isn't working right? Open an issue for feature requests or bug reports. We read every one.
Contribute
Developers are welcome to submit pull requests to help build the ultimate character AI platform — whether that's improving memory, voice, or the core chat experience.
Questions?
See our FAQ for more details on privacy, data handling, and how Clanker works.
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Talk to your characters in real time with natural, hands-free phone-call conversations — interrupt anytime, with live web and memory tools.
Advanced Memory That Learns
Memory that grows from conversation, uploaded documents, and live web search — kept consistent in a local-first knowledge wiki.