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hacka.re is a web application for chatting with AI models. It stores your API key locally in your browser and lets you create shareable GPT configurations.
The main feature is creating self-contained, strongly encrypted links that package complete chatbot or agent configurations,
similar to OpenAI GPTs but without even the need for a server side.
These links can contain any combination of: API keys, model selection, system prompts, and function calling libraries.
The encrypted links are so portable they can even be printed as QR codes on paper, allowing secure sharing of complete AI setups over otherwise insecure channels like email, chat, or physical handoff.
hacka.re is built entirely with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No frameworks, no build processes, no bundlers - just static web files that run directly in any modern browser. This makes it extremely portable and transparent.
All functionality is implemented client-side using standard web APIs. Configuration and chat history are stored in localStorage.
Running entirely in the browser with no server-side components and no local APIs exposed on localhost provides a minimal attack surface compared to desktop chat clients like GPT4All or other software that run local services. The web browser's security sandbox isolates the application from system resources.
Other features like function calling, multiple providers, and encrypted configurations are explorations of what can be built on top of this foundation without compromising the core simplicity.