# Moose 0.6 adds cloud support and local Ollama mode to GNOME AI chat app

> **Key takeaway:** The Moose AI chat application now supports both secure cloud connections and local AI models via Ollama.

**Published:** 2026-10-17T10:39:25+00:00 
**Source:** Phoronix Benchmarks & Drivers 
**Category:** kernel-os 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/moose-06-adds-cloud-support-and-local-ollama-mode-to-gnome-a.html 

## Summary
Moose 0.6 expands the capabilities of this GTK4 and libadwaita-based AI chat application for the GNOME desktop. The update introduces secure credential storage for cloud services, a Local-Only mode for Ollama, and a file browser for attaching system files to conversations. A subsequent 0.6.1 release adds support for Mistral AI and DeepSeek.

## New features in Moose 0.6
- **Cloud Integration**: Secure connections with protected credential storage.
- **Local Execution**: Dedicated Local-Only mode for managing **Ollama** on the host device.
- **File Management**: Integration with **GNOME Files** to attach local files to chats.
- **Model Support**: Expanded local model catalog for vision, reasoning, and coding; added **Mistral AI** and **DeepSeek** support in version 0.6.1.
- **Permissions**: Granular permission handling that can be set per-chat or remembered per provider.

## Why it matters
The update strengthens the GNOME desktop's ecosystem by providing a native, privacy-conscious way to interact with both local and cloud-based AI models.