Chatpad offers a premium, privacy-focused user interface for the ChatGPT web and desktop applications, aiming to be the ultimate interface for ChatGPT users. It is free, open-source, and emphasizes local data storage without tracking or cookies.

How It Works

Built as a React.js application, Chatpad leverages Mantine for its component library and DexieJS for local IndexedDB storage. It can be packaged as a desktop application using ToDesktop, providing a seamless and private user experience.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Self-hosting (Docker): docker run --name chatpad -d -p 8080:80 ghcr.io/deiucanta/chatpad:latest
• Development: Clone the repository, run npm i, then npm start.
• Prerequisites: Docker for self-hosting, Node.js for development.

Highlighted Details

• Privacy-focused with local data storage.
• Premium UI experience for ChatGPT.
• Free and open-source.
• Dockerized for easy self-hosting.

Maintenance & Community

Feedback and feature requests can be submitted via feedback.chatpad.ai. The project is open for contributions.

Licensing & Compatibility

The project is provided under a free and open-source license. Specific license details are not explicitly stated in the README, but the emphasis on open-source suggests a permissive license suitable for most uses.

Limitations & Caveats

The README does not specify the exact open-source license, which may require further investigation for commercial use or closed-source linking.