Chatbox provides a user-friendly desktop client for interacting with various AI language models, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, and local Ollama models. It targets users who need a convenient, privacy-focused interface for AI chat, prompt engineering, and image generation, offering a unified experience across multiple platforms.

How It Works

Chatbox is a desktop application built with Electron, leveraging web technologies for its UI and cross-platform compatibility. It integrates with multiple LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure, Claude, Gemini) and local models via Ollama. Key features include local data storage for privacy, enhanced prompting tools, Markdown/Latex support, and image generation via DALL-E 3.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: Downloadable installers available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Prerequisites: No complex setup required for installers. For development: Node.js and npm.
• Links: chatboxai.app

Highlighted Details

• Supports OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, Google Gemini Pro, and Ollama (for local models).
• Includes DALL-E 3 image generation capabilities.
• Features a prompt library, message quoting, and streaming replies.
• Offers a web version and mobile apps for iOS/Android.

Maintenance & Community

• Actively developed, with regular code syncing from a "pro" repository.
• Community contributions are welcomed via issues, pull requests, and feature requests.
• Contact available via Twitter and Email.

Licensing & Compatibility

• Licensed under GPLv3.
• The GPLv3 license is a strong copyleft license, requiring derivative works to also be open-sourced under GPLv3. This may impose restrictions on linking with closed-source commercial applications.

Limitations & Caveats

The GPLv3 license may restrict commercial use or integration into proprietary software without adhering to its open-source requirements.