NeatChat is a new version of NextChat with a number of optimizations. NeatChat currently has three branches: main, mini and preview.
The preview branch is the preview version of the main branch, which will be merged into the main branch when it stabilizes, and the mini branch is a separate simplified version (for the mini branch, go to NeatChat-Mini).
The main branch's mission is to optimize the UI and add features so that it can grow independently of NextChat, while the mini branch will be fine-tuned and trimmed down from NextChat to keep up with NextChat, with only the most important features from the main branch going down to the mini branch. Since the main branch and the mini branch have different purposes, they will also have two UIs.
Publisher’s description
What is NeatChat?
NeatChat is an open-source ai assistants & llm program for Windows from tianzhentech. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.19, released on March 14, 2025. 9 versions are listed since February 3, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (NeatChat/NeatChat) has 519 stars. Similar programs include Claude Code, Codex CLI and LobeHub.
Project description on GitHub: “基于 NextChat 深度重构，一个更优雅、更强大的 AI 对话解决方案”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: NeatChat is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NeatChat safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
44DDE230C94C534C944C0E782B8F23B8E904F085C8BC94E81FB2952FDB7F39E6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.19Latest | March 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.18 | March 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.17 | March 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.16 | March 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.15 | March 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.14 | March 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.13 | February 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.12 | February 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TianZhen.NeatChat -eNeatChat_1.1.19_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- tianzhentech
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/NeatChat/NeatChat
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 1.1.19
- Released
- March 14, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 519
- GitHub forks
- 137
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TianZhen.NeatChat
- MSI product code
- {1EA813BD-9D2E-40E4-AA52-53E952D230DE}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is NeatChat free?
Yes. NeatChat is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is NeatChat safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install NeatChat with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can NeatChat be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NeatChat run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NeatChat?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 3, 2025.
Can I use NeatChat without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to NeatChat?
Claude Code, Codex CLI, LobeHub, Jan and Witsy. The alternatives page compares them.
