AI tools that work with your own Hugging Face API key

A Hugging Face token lets apps call models hosted on Hugging Face Inference Providers, including thousands of open models.

4 tools, newest first

AnythingLLM
Free · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source
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Private AI app for chatting with your documents. Runs local models or connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and others with your key.
Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini+9 more
NewMax
One-time lifetime license from $399 · macOS, Windows
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Desktop AI agent that runs workflows on your local files with your own API key or a local model; nothing routes through NewMax.
Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+6 more
Msty
Free to start; paid Studio plans
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Msty simplifies AI model use with a single app, offering offline functionality, privacy, and unique features for both local and online platforms.
Works with:Hugging FaceOllamaOpenRouter
Refact
Free tier; Pro from $10/month · VS Code, JetBrains, Self-hosted · Open source
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Customizable AI coding assistant that enhances developer productivity with context-aware code completion, in-IDE chat, and a secure, fine-tuned toolbox for self-hosted or cloud environments.
Works with:OpenAIHugging Face