01LOCAL
Local AI runtime
Models run directly on Apple silicon. Once your model is downloaded, roleplay can continue without an internet connection.
Built for immersive local stories
More control. Less cloud.
Charpal combines a private local model runtime with the tools serious character creators expect.
02V2
Character card import
Bring PNG and JSON cards that follow the SillyTavern V2 format, including greetings, examples, creator notes, and advanced prompt fields.
03LORE
Lorebooks & world info
Activate entries always, by keyword, or with advanced rules. Control priority, insertion position, depth, probability, and recursive scanning.
04YOU
Personas & custom roles
Define who the character is—and who you are in the story. Use the quick editor or tune the full prompt stack.
05FORK
Branching conversations
Edit messages, regenerate replies, continue a response, or create a checkpoint that becomes a new independent story branch.
06TUNE
Model controls
Switch downloaded models and tune temperature, context length, token limits, and other generation behavior for each experience.
From card to conversation
Import or create
Drop in a compatible card or make a character from scratch.
Shape the world
Add a persona, scenario, examples, prompts, and lorebook entries.
Choose your model
Match model size and style to your Mac and your story.
Branch freely
Keep the version you love while exploring a different turn.