This repository is a curated list of applications and tools that leverage the ChatGPT API, specifically focusing on those allowing users to input their own API keys for cost-effective and on-demand usage. It targets developers and end-users seeking to integrate or utilize ChatGPT capabilities across various platforms, from web and desktop applications to browser extensions and command-line tools.

How It Works

The collection highlights projects that integrate with OpenAI's language models, enabling functionalities like text generation, summarization, translation, and code assistance. A key differentiator is the emphasis on user-configurable API keys, empowering users to manage their own OpenAI quota and avoid reliance on third-party service limits or fees. The list is categorized by application type, facilitating discovery for specific use cases.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Installation and usage vary significantly by project, ranging from browser extension installs to Python package installations (pip install ...), Docker deployments, and direct binary execution.
• Most projects require an OpenAI API key. Specific projects may have additional dependencies like Python versions (e.g., 3.12), specific libraries (e.g., llama_index), or platform requirements (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android).
• Setup time and resource requirements are highly project-dependent.

Highlighted Details

• Extensive coverage across numerous platforms: browser extensions, desktop/mobile apps, CLI tools, and chatbot integrations (Telegram, Slack, WeChat).
• Includes projects focused on specialized tasks like document interaction (ChatFiles, ResearchGPT), code assistance (AI Commits, aider), and multimedia processing (Visual ChatGPT).
• Features tools for developers, such as OpenAI Cookbook, LlamaIndex, and gptcache, to aid in building and optimizing LLM applications.
• Many projects offer "one-click" deployment options (e.g., Vercel) for web UIs.

Maintenance & Community

• Curated by Reorx, with contributions welcomed via Twitter or Pull Requests.
• A collection standard is provided for project submissions.
• The website awesome-chatgpt-api.top is mentioned for updates.

Licensing & Compatibility

• The repository itself is likely under a permissive license (e.g., MIT, Apache 2.0) as it's a curated list.
• Individual projects within the list will have their own licenses, which users must verify for compatibility, especially for commercial use.

Limitations & Caveats

• This is a curated list, not a single cohesive project; users must evaluate each listed application individually for its quality, maintenance status, and specific requirements.
• Reliance on the OpenAI API means users are subject to OpenAI's terms of service, pricing, and potential rate limits.