Thunderbolt is an open-source, on-prem AI client that supports self-hosting, multiple model providers, and cross-platform deployment. It includes local, frontier, and on-prem model compatibility, with enterprise features in development.
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What it is
Thunderbolt is an open-source, cross-platform AI client designed for on-prem deployment. It supports using frontier, local, and on-prem models and targets enterprise deployments with on-prem infrastructure and self-hosting capabilities.
How it works
The project provides a client environment that can connect to various model providers and run locally or on-prem. It includes a backend and frontend stack intended to be deployed locally (self-hosting with Docker or Kubernetes) and references to deploying a custom backend and sign-up flow for testing. It emphasizes offline-first goals but currently depends on authentication and search functionality in some configurations.
Getting started
Getting started commands shown in the README:
make doctor # verify your tools — prints exact install commands for anything missing
make setup # install frontend + backend dependencies, wire up agent symlinks
make up # start Postgres + PowerSync in Docker
make run # start the backend (:8000) and frontend (:1420)
For self-hosting with Docker Compose or Kubernetes, see deploy/README.md. For full dev-environment details, see docs/development/quick-start.md.
Recent releases
Latest releases (latest 5):
- v0.1.120-nightly.20260805 Nightly Build v0.1.120-nightly.20260805 (2026-08-05)
- v0.1.120-nightly.20260804 (2026-08-04)
- v0.1.120-nightly.20260803 (2026-08-03)
- v0.1.120-nightly.20260802 (2026-08-02)
- v0.1.120-nightly.20260801 (2026-08-01)
Traction
Stars: 4754 (no daily/weekly breakdown provided in the facts). Forks: 324. Open issues: 45. Language: TypeScript. License: MPL-2.0.
Behind the repo
No explicit startup or company details are present in the provided facts beyond the repository and its enterprise-focused narrative in the README.
Caveats
- License: Mozilla Public License 2.0.
- The README notes ongoing active development, security audit, and that it is early and enterprise-focused with self-hosting and on-prem deployment. It mentions that fully offline-first goals are not yet complete and that authentication and search functionality are involved in current setups.
- Documentation and deployment guidance for Docker Compose or Kubernetes are linked to separate deploy/README.md and docs.