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Tabby
Self‑hosted AI coding assistant that runs on consumer GPUs
Tabby provides an on‑premise AI coding companion with OpenAPI integration, no external database, and support for consumer‑grade GPUs, delivering context‑aware completions directly within your IDE.
Overview
Overview
Tabby is a self‑hosted AI coding assistant that runs on consumer‑grade GPUs and requires no external database or cloud service. Deployable with a single Docker command, it provides an OpenAPI endpoint that can be hooked into any IDE or custom tool, delivering context‑aware completions powered by repository‑level retrieval‑augmented generation. Recent releases add GitLab merge‑request indexing, REST‑based documentation ingestion, and LDAP authentication for enterprise environments.
Capabilities & Deployment
The platform ships with a built‑in answer engine, chat side‑panel, and support for popular models such as StarCoder, CodeGemma, and Qwen2. Developers can edit code inline via chat commands, generate commit messages automatically, and share persistent answer pages. Because Tabby is self‑contained, teams retain full control over data privacy while benefiting from flexible configuration and seamless integration with VSCode, JetBrains, Vim, and other editors.
Highlights
Self‑contained server – no database or cloud dependencies
OpenAPI endpoint for easy IDE or tool integration
Runs on consumer‑grade GPUs with multiple model support
Contextual code completion using repo‑level RAG and GitLab MR indexing
Pros
- Full control over data and privacy
- Simple Docker deployment
- Flexible model selection
- Rich IDE integrations (VSCode, JetBrains, Vim)
Considerations
- Requires GPU hardware for optimal performance
- Initial setup may need Rust toolchain for custom builds
- Feature set may lag behind commercial SaaS assistants
- Community support depends on open‑source contributions
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Fit guide
Great for
- Enterprises needing on‑prem AI assistance
- Developers who prefer self‑hosted tooling
- Teams with existing CI/CD pipelines that can expose OpenAPI
- Projects that must keep code and AI interactions private
Not ideal when
- Organizations without GPU resources
- Users seeking a plug‑and‑play cloud service
- Teams requiring out‑of‑the‑box large‑scale model hosting
- Developers unfamiliar with Docker or Rust environments
How teams use it
In‑IDE code completion with repository context
Developers receive accurate suggestions that incorporate recent changes and project‑specific APIs, reducing manual lookup.
Internal knowledge base Q&A via Answer Engine
Teams can query internal documentation and codebase through a chat interface, improving knowledge sharing.
Automated commit message generation
Tabby suggests concise, conventional commit messages based on staged diffs, streamlining the review process.
Secure LDAP‑authenticated access for multi‑team environments
Admins control user permissions centrally, ensuring only authorized developers can use the AI assistant.
Tech snapshot
Rust93%
Python5%
HTML1%
Tree-sitter Query1%
TypeScript1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate database to run Tabby?
No, Tabby is self‑contained and does not require any external DBMS.
Which hardware is required?
Tabby runs on consumer‑grade GPUs; CPU‑only mode is possible but performance will be limited.
How do I integrate Tabby with my IDE?
Tabby exposes an OpenAPI endpoint; plugins for VSCode, JetBrains, and Vim can be configured to point to the server.
Can I use my own documentation as context?
Yes, starting with v0.29 you can upload custom docs via REST APIs for inclusion in completions.
Is Tabby suitable for enterprise security requirements?
Tabby supports LDAP authentication and can be deployed behind firewalls, giving full control over data residency.
Project at a glance
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Repo age2 years old
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Primary languageRust
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