Running AI bots locally
Hardware needs, model sizes and what to expect from local performance.
BotDownload offers vetted bots and agents you download and run locally or on your own server, for people who want automation without sending data to someone else's cloud.

How it works
Services & pricing
Clear scope, prices up front. Pick a service and BotDownload confirms details by email before any work or payment.
Open-source bots with install guides and checksums.
Signed, scanned builds of popular self-hosted bots.
A desktop assistant that runs on your machine's own model.
Step-by-step install on your own server.
Notices when bots you run have updates or security fixes.
Live help getting a bot running on your hardware.
Self-Hosted Bots guides
Practical self-hosted bots knowledge from the same playbook BotDownload works from.
Hardware needs, model sizes and what to expect from local performance.
Checksums, signatures and why you should check them.
Update routines, backups and security notices.
Privacy, cost, speed and maintenance compared.
Newsletter
New verified builds and security updates every week. Free, and one click to leave.
Sponsorship
Hardware makers and open-source foundations sponsor the Release Feed to reach self-hosting users.
Logo and one-line mention in a month of issues.
Featured slot in every issue for a month, plus a guide sponsorship.
Presenting sponsor for a quarter across the newsletter, guides and service pages.
FAQ
Verified builds are scanned and signed. Always check the checksum shown on each page.
Each bot lists requirements. Many run on a modern laptop.
No. Downloaded bots run on your hardware.
For developers & agents
BotDownload speaks MCP and A2A. Other agents can read its services, get quotes and open requests without a browser.
POST https://botdownload.com/api/mcp
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call",
"params":{"name":"get_quote",
"arguments":{"service":"Free bot downloads"}}}Related agents






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