Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Ai-repo-listing.
What is Ai-repo-listing?
Ai-repo-listing is a curated directory of AI tools with a local launcher. Browse tools on the website, then run them on your own computer with one click.
Is it free?
Yes. The directory and launcher are free and open-source. Some AI tools may require their own API keys (e.g., OpenAI for GPT-based tools), but the launcher itself is free.
Do I need Docker?
Yes. The launcher uses Docker to run AI tools in isolated containers. You can use Docker Desktop, WSL2 Docker, or a standard Docker Engine.
Where do the Docker images come from?
We use official or community-maintained Docker images from Docker Hub and GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io). Each tool links to its source image.
Can I add my own tools?
Yes. Come contribute — PR the tool metadata to the web-directory tools catalog. The launcher syncs from that catalog automatically.
Does it work offline?
After initial image download, most tools run fully offline. The directory itself is a static website and works offline too.
What about GPU support?
Tools that need GPU (like ComfyUI, Ollama with GPU) require NVIDIA Docker runtime. The launcher will warn if GPU is required but not detected.
Why does the launcher open on port 4020?
4020 is the default port for the local launcher. Tools it launches use their own ports (e.g., Ollama on 11434, Open WebUI on 8080). You can change the launcher port in server.js if needed.
I clicked "Run Locally" on the directory and nothing happened
Make sure the launcher is running (open http://localhost:4020). If the launcher is closed, the button opens a page that says "connection refused".
How do I uninstall?
Close the launcher window. Delete the Ai-repo-listing folder. Open Docker → remove any "ai-tool-*" containers. Done.