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just-chat is a Python framework for setting up an LLM-based AI agent using Docker or Podman for quick chat interactions. It supports customization and provides detailed installation instructions.
Good fit when
- When you need to quickly set up and interact with an LLM-based AI agent without extensive configuration.
- For users on RPM-based distributions like Fedora, where Podman is the default container engine and considered safer.
Avoid when
- If your workflow does not support Docker or Podman, as these are the only supported deployment environments.
- When you are using Ubuntu 22.04 with the default Podman version (v3), which requires manual installation since it is not fully compatible with just-chat's setup.
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Install
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Overview
A framework for quickly setting up and chatting with an LLM-based AI agent using Docker or Podman.
Capability facts
- Deploy
- Self-host
Source: dockerfile:docker-compose.yml · Aug 8, 2026
- Docker
- Dockerfile present
Source: dockerfile:docker-compose.yml · Aug 8, 2026
- Languages
- python
Source: github.language · Aug 8, 2026
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README
Quick start
Just clone repository and run docker-compose!
git clone git@github.com:longevity-genie/just-chat.git
USER_ID=$(id -u) GROUP_ID=$(id -g) docker-compose up
And the chat with your agent is ready to go! Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser and start chatting with your agent!
Note: container will be started with the user and group of the host machine to avoid permission issues. If you want to change this, you can modify the USER_ID and GROUP_ID variables in the docker-compose.yml file.
If you prefer Podman or use RPM-based distro where it is the default option, you can use alternative Podman installation:
git clone git@github.com:longevity-genie/just-chat.git
podman-compose up
Unlike Docker, Podman is rootless-by-design maps user and group id automatically. NB! Ubuntu 22 contains podman v.3 which is not fully compatible with this setup, assume podman v4.9.3 or higher is required.
You can customize your setup by:
- Editing
chat_agent_profiles.yamlto customize your agent - Adding tools to
/agent_toolsdirectory to empower your agent - Modifying
docker-compose.ymlfor advanced settings (optional)
The only requirement is Docker (or Podman, both are supported)! We provide detailed installation instructions for both Linux and Windows in the Installation section. Also check the notes section for further information.
What if I want to use Podman instead of Docker?
Podman is a safer container environment than Docker. If you prefer Podman or use Fedora or any other RPM-based Linux distribution, you can use it instead of Docker:
git clone https://github.com/winternewt/just-chat.git
podman compose up
Unlike Docker, Podman is rootless-by-design and maps user and group id automatically.
⚠️ NOTE: Ubuntu versions have different Podman availability:
- Ubuntu 24.04+: Podman v4.9.3+ available via apt (recommended)
- Ubuntu 22.04: Contains old Podman v.3 in apt, requires manual installation
- Our installation script handles this automatically for Ubuntu 22.04
The only requirement is Docker (or Podman, both are supported)! We provide detailed installation instructions for both Linux and Windows in the Installation section. Also check the notes section for further information.
Installation
Just-Chat is a containerized application. To run it you can use either Docker or Podman. You can skip this section if you already have any of them installed. If you do not have a preference we recommend Podman as more modern and secure container engine.
Detailed docker instructions:
Docker Installation on Linux
Install Docker and Docker-compose Standalone
Refer to the official guides:
For Ubuntu 22.04+ users, you can use our automated installation script:
sudo ./scripts/install_docker_ubuntu.sh
This script automatically handles Docker installation and Podman v4+ (builds from source on 22.04, installs from apt on 24.04+).
Or follow these manual steps:
Setup Docker's apt repository
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# Add Docker's official GPG key:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ca-certificates curl
sudo install -m 0755 -d /etc/apt/keyrings
sudo curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.asc
sudo chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.asc
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### Installation Steps
1. Download [Docker Desktop](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/windows-install/)
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts
3. Restart your PC
4. Launch Docker Desktop
5. Docker Compose is included with Docker Desktop
For detailed instructions and troubleshooting, see the [official Windows installation guide](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/inst
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.