Chat Matt Rickard

What is Chat Matt Rickard?

Chat Matt Rickard is the web home of AIM (AI Instant Messenger), an open-source project from r2d4/react-llm. Matt Rickard is associated with the project, and his Twitter handle (@mattrickard) is linked to it. AIM runs entirely in your browser using WebGPU, Apache TVM, and the MLC Relax Runtime, so no data is sent to servers — conversations stay on your device. The chatbot you talk to, SmartestChild, is powered by the Vicuna-13B large language model and replies in a distinctive style: lowercase text, lots of emojis, and early-2000s internet abbreviations. The project is available under the MIT license.

What is Chat Matt Rickard used for?

• Chatting with an AI in a retro instant-messenger format
• Private, local conversations with no servers involved
• Starting new conversations and saving or editing your chats
• Demonstrating what large language models can do directly in the browser

Who is Chat Matt Rickard for?

Software developers, AI researchers, chatbot builders, and anyone curious about running a large language model entirely client-side.

Requirements and tips

• AIM requires WebGPU support, so use desktop Google Chrome version 113 or newer.
• Performance depends on your GPU’s capabilities; a compatible graphics card helps.
• Conversation data is stored in your browser’s local storage, and you can save or edit chats later.
• To connect with the AIM team, visit the GitHub repository (r2d4/react-llm) or reach out on Twitter (@mattrickard).