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I built a zero-backend, browser-only alternative to Open WebUI and heavy LLM stacks
Community description: Most open-source LLM chat interfaces follow the exact same blueprint: a heavy Python or Node.js...
Dev.to | Sep 12, 2026 | talos13
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Local Storage via IndexedDB: Chats, model configs, system prompts, and API keys are persisted locally in your browser using Dexie. js. Since Lab runs entirely in your browser over HTTPS, connecting to a local Ollama instance (http://localhost:11434) requires allowing browser cross-origin requests. Restart Ollama, and Lab connects instantly directly from your browser tab.
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