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moeru-ai/hf-inspector

Analysis updated 2026-08-05 · repo last pushed 2026-08-04

10VueAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5ActiveLicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

A web app that scans your computer for AI models downloaded from Hugging Face and shows you what you have and where the files are stored, all in a simple browser interface.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Finds downloaded models
      Shows file locations
      Browser interface
    Tech stack
      Vue
      Web app
    Use cases
      Track model versions
      Find cryptic model files
      Organize AI assets
    Audience
      Developers
      Researchers
      Hobbyists
    License
      MIT
      Open source

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Find and identify AI model files you previously downloaded from Hugging Face but lost track of.

USE CASE 2

Browse your downloaded Hugging Face assets in a clean visual interface instead of digging through folders.

USE CASE 3

Check what a downloaded model does and where it is stored before using it in a project.

What is it built with?

Vue

How does it compare?

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Stars101212
LanguageVueVueVue
Last pushed2026-08-042022-03-16
MaintenanceActiveDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity1/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

A live version is linked in the repo so you can try it instantly without setting anything up.

Use, modify, and distribute freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

HuggingFace Inspector is a web-based tool that helps you figure out what AI models you've downloaded from Hugging Face and where they live on your computer. If you've ever pulled down model files and then struggled to remember what you grabbed, where it went, or what it actually does, this tool gives you a straightforward interface to find out. The project is built as a web app, so you can use it directly in your browser without installing anything complex. Based on the screenshots included, it presents a clean interface for browsing through your downloaded Hugging Face assets. Beyond that basic premise, the README doesn't go into detail on exactly how the underlying mechanics work or what specific features are available beyond the core browsing and inspection experience. This would be useful for anyone who downloads models from Hugging Face regularly, whether you're a developer experimenting with different AI models, a researcher keeping track of various model versions, or a hobbyist building side projects. If you've ever found yourself with a folder full of model files with cryptic names and no clear sense of what each one is for, this tool is designed to solve that exact frustration. The project is open source under the MIT license, meaning anyone can use, modify, or contribute to it freely. It's a relatively small community project at this stage, which suggests it was built to scratch a personal itch rather than serve as a polished commercial product. The README is minimal, so if you want to understand the full scope of what it can do, the best approach is to try the live version linked in the project and see if it fits your needs.

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Prompt 1
Help me set up and run the HuggingFace Inspector web app locally so I can scan my computer for downloaded AI model files.
Prompt 2
Using the HuggingFace Inspector tool, how do I locate and identify Hugging Face model files stored on my machine?
Prompt 3
I found my downloaded Hugging Face models using hf-inspector, now help me write a script to organize them into labeled folders by model type.

Frequently asked questions

What is hf-inspector?

A web app that scans your computer for AI models downloaded from Hugging Face and shows you what you have and where the files are stored, all in a simple browser interface.

What language is hf-inspector written in?

Mainly Vue. The stack also includes Vue.

Is hf-inspector actively maintained?

Active — commit in last 30 days (last push 2026-08-04).

What license does hf-inspector use?

Use, modify, and distribute freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is hf-inspector to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is hf-inspector for?

Mainly developer.

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