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CloseAI

Self-Hosted AI on Your Server

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Archived App (Last seen on 27 Jun 2026)

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 19, 2026
  • April 6, 2026

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Bardia Barabadi
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This app transforms your Ubuntu server into a private AI assistant. It allows you to connect via SSH, install various AI models, and manage your AI interactions securely on your own infrastructure. Enjoy full control over your data and conversations without subscriptions.

✓Self-hosted AI on your Ubuntu server
✓Connects via SSH with secure authentication
✓Installs and manages multiple AI models
✓Full-text search of conversations
✓Live server health monitoring
✓One-tap full server uninstall
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What's New in CloseAI

2.0

April 6, 2026

V2: Major security and usability upgrade. • SSH key authentication: set up with a password (auto-upgrades to key auth) or paste your public key into your VPS dashboard — no password needed at all • 5 AI models: added Qwen 2.5 Coder (7B) for programming and DeepSeek-R1 (7B) for chain-of-thought reasoning • Full-text search: find any message across all your conversations instantly • Root user support: works seamlessly on VPS images that default to root login • Faster reconnects: shared connection pool eliminates post-install delays • Improved stability: fixed state management races and edge cases across the setup flow

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Awesome

Please add support for ssh keys via file import & paste.

Frankly, if you can help people also with OpenClaw/Goose/Claude Code/OpenCode/etc in the same boilerplate/preflight method of process and flow; this app would be one of a kind.

It already cuts through a lot of the bs and troubleshooting for ollama.
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Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. Added in V2. Give it a try!

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FAQ

What is CloseAI?

CloseAI is a mobile application that allows you to set up and manage a private AI assistant on your own Ubuntu server. It handles the installation of AI models and ensures your conversations remain within your infrastructure.

How do I set up CloseAI?

You can connect CloseAI to your Ubuntu 24.04 VPS via SSH using either password or key-based authentication. The app guides you through the process, installs the necessary AI stack, and lets you choose your initial AI model.

What AI models can I use with CloseAI?

CloseAI supports five open-source models: Llama 3.2 (3B), Phi-4 Mini, Gemma 3 (4B), Qwen 2.5 Coder (7B), and DeepSeek-R1 (7B). You can install any combination and switch between them easily.

Is my data secure with CloseAI?

Yes, CloseAI is built for privacy. It uses SSH key authentication, has zero third-party API calls at runtime, secures credentials in iOS Keychain, and does not sync anything to external services like iCloud.

What are the server requirements for CloseAI?

You need an Ubuntu 24.04 server (VPS or dedicated) with a minimum of 8 GB RAM and 30 GB free disk space. The server also requires SSH access with sudo privileges and outbound internet for initial model downloads.

Can I manage my server through CloseAI?

Yes, CloseAI provides live server health monitoring, including Ollama status and disk usage. You can also install or remove AI models and perform a one-tap full uninstall directly from your phone.

Does CloseAI have ads?

No, CloseAI is ad-free. The application is free to use and does not display advertisements.

What devices is CloseAI compatible with?

CloseAI is available for iPhone and iPad devices, allowing you to manage your private AI assistant from your Apple mobile devices.