This project provides a WeChat-style ChatGPT interface built with Next.js, targeting users who need a private, self-hostable solution for interacting with AI models. It offers a familiar chat bubble UI, supports various deployment options, and allows for API key aliasing for secure sharing.

How It Works

The application leverages Next.js for a performant, server-rendered user experience. It communicates with OpenAI's API, allowing users to configure their own API keys. A key feature is the OPENAI_API_KEY_ALIAS environment variable, which enables users to create shareable links with specific API keys, abstracting the actual key from the end-user.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install/Run: npx chatgpt-next or docker run --name chatgpt-next -d -p 3000:3000 -e OPENAI_API_KEY_ALIAS xcatliu/chatgpt-next:latest
• Prerequisites: Node.js (for local development), Docker (for containerized deployment).
• Setup: Quick deployment via Vercel, Zeabur, or Netlify is supported. Local development requires pnpm i.
• Docs: https://chatgpt-next.com (Note: Official site may be blocked in some regions; mirror sites are provided).

Highlighted Details

• Supports GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini.
• WeChat-style chat bubbles for an intuitive UI on mobile and PC.
• API key aliasing for secure sharing via URL parameters (e.g., ?api-key=firstkey).
• One-click deployment options available on Vercel, Zeabur, and Netlify.

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by xcatliu. Community contributions for additional deployment mirrors are welcomed.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: MIT License.
• Compatibility: Permissive for commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

Directly accessing OpenAI APIs from mainland China may lead to account suspension; the project notes that development environments skip API requests by default, requiring manual uncommenting of code for testing. The project's primary domain may be subject to blocking.