Pocketrisu
Self-hosted AI roleplay chat platform you run on your PC or personal server, forked from Risuai
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What is Pocketrisu?
PocketRisu is a self-hosted AI roleplay chat platform that you run on your personal PC or server and access through a web browser from PC, tablet, and smartphone. It is derived from RisuAI and refined specifically for self-hosted environments, allowing users to have complete control over their AI roleplay data without external cloud dependency.
Key features include support for multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepInfra, OpenRouter, Ollama, and more), unified SQLite database storage for all characters/chats/settings/inlay images, powerful dashboard with disk usage tracking per character/module, lorebook and long-term memory systems (World Info, Memory Book, HypaMemoryV3), automatic translation for cross-language roleplay, regex scripts and plugins for customizing model output, TTS voice synthesis, embedded images/audio/video in chat, and self-update functionality with automatic version detection.
PocketRisu is designed for AI roleplay enthusiasts who want privacy and control over their data, individuals who prefer self-hosted solutions over cloud-based services, users who want to access their roleplay chats across multiple devices from a single server, RisuAI users migrating to self-hosted environments (full compatibility with RisuAI data), and technically inclined users comfortable with setting up and maintaining their own server infrastructure.
The platform supports RisuAI ecosystem assets including RisuRealm character downloads, character cards (.charx, .risum, .risup formats), modules, lorebooks, presets, and backup files (.bin) with two-way compatibility, making migration from existing RisuAI installations straightforward.
Pocketrisu pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
PocketRisu is completely free and open-source under GPL-3.0 license. There are no paid tiers, subscription plans, or premium features. The platform is self-hosted so users only incur costs for their own hardware/server infrastructure and any AI API costs from providers they choose to use (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.). All features including dashboard, lorebook, HypaMemoryV3, TTS, auto-translation, regex scripts, plugins, and multi-device access are included at no cost.
Pocketrisu pros
- Self-hosted giving complete data control and privacy
- No external cloud dependency for stored data
- Single SQLite database stores all characters, chats, settings, and images
- Supports multiple AI providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Ollama
- Multi-device access from PC, tablet, and smartphone via web browser
- Full RisuAI compatibility including character cards and backup files
- Powerful dashboard shows disk usage per character and per module
- HypaMemoryV3 and lorebook systems for long-term memory retention
- Automatic translation for cross-language roleplay support
- TTS voice synthesis built into the platform
- Embedded images, audio, and video support in chat
- Self-update with automatic version detection
- Mobile remote access via Quick Tunnel URL+QR or Tailscale
- Multilingual UI supporting Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese and more
- Regex scripts and plugins to modify model output and extend functionality
- Easy server-side backup and restore handling
- Portable distributions update directly from web UI
Pocketrisu cons
- Requires technical knowledge to set up self-hosted server
- Users must provide and maintain their own hardware/server
- No official cloud hosting option available
- Mobile remote access requires additional setup with Quick Tunnel or Tailscale
- Learning curve for users new to self-hosted AI platforms
- Dependent on user's internet connection for remote access
- Regular server maintenance and updates are user's responsibility
- SQLite database may have limitations for very large-scale deployments
Frequently asked questions about Pocketrisu
What is PocketRisu?
PocketRisu is a self-hosted AI roleplay chat platform that you run on your PC or personal server and access from PC, tablet, and smartphone through a web browser. It is derived from RisuAI and refined for self-hosted environments, giving you complete control over your data without external cloud dependency.
Is PocketRisu free to use?
Yes, PocketRisu is completely free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license. There are no paid plans, subscriptions, or premium features. You only pay for your own hardware/server infrastructure and any AI API costs from providers you choose to use.
Can I migrate my existing RisuAI data to PocketRisu?
Yes, PocketRisu has full RisuAI compatibility. Existing RisuAI data can be migrated wholesale, including RisuRealm character downloads, character cards (.charx, .risum, .risup formats), modules, lorebooks, presets, and backup files (.bin) with two-way compatibility. A migration guide is available for users moving from existing RisuAI installations.
Which AI providers does PocketRisu support?
PocketRisu supports multiple AI providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepInfra, OpenRouter, Ollama, and more. This gives you flexibility to choose local models like Ollama or cloud-based solutions from various providers.
How is my data stored in PocketRisu?
All data including characters, chats, settings, and inlay images are stored in a single SQLite database on your server. There is no external cloud dependency, giving you complete control and privacy over your data.
Can I access PocketRisu from my mobile device?
Yes, you can access PocketRisu from PC, tablet, and smartphone through a web browser. For mobile remote access, PocketRisu offers Quick Tunnel (URL + QR) or Tailscale options.
What long-term memory features does PocketRisu offer?
PocketRisu includes lorebook and long-term memory features such as World Info, Memory Book, and HypaMemoryV3 for context retention. These help maintain character consistency and story continuity across long roleplay sessions.
How do I update PocketRisu?
PocketRisu has self-update functionality with automatic version detection. For portable distributions, you can update directly from the web UI without manual intervention.
What backup options does PocketRisu provide?
PocketRisu offers easy server-side backup and restore handling where the server manages backup and restore directly. Local .bin backup export and import is also supported for portability.
How do I report bugs or request features?
You can report bugs or request features through GitHub Issues on the PocketRisu GitHub repository. You can also contact the team via email at [email protected].