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Chatbox (Community Edition)

Your Ultimate AI Copilot on the Desktop.
Chatbox is a desktop client for ChatGPT, Claude and other LLMs, available on Windows, Mac, Linux

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This is the repository for the Chatbox Community Edition, open-sourced under the GPLv3 license.

Chatbox is going open-source Again!

We regularly sync code from the pro repo to this repo, and vice versa.

Download

Desktop

Windows	MacOS	Linux
Setup.exe	Intel	Apple Silicon	AppImage

iOS/Android

.APK

For more information: chatboxai.app

Quick Start

For End Users

1. Download the appropriate installer for your platform from the releases page
2. Install and launch Chatbox
3. Configure your AI provider (OpenAI, Claude, etc.) in settings
4. Start chatting!

System Requirements

Platform	Minimum Version	Architecture
Windows	Windows 10	x64
macOS	macOS 11 (Big Sur)	Intel/Apple Silicon
Linux	Ubuntu 20.04+ / AppImage supported distros	x64

Features

🤖 AI Model Support

• Support for Multiple LLM Providers
  :gear: Seamlessly integrate with a variety of cutting-edge language models:

  • OpenAI (ChatGPT)
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Claude
  • Google Gemini Pro
  • Ollama (enable access to local models like llama2, Mistral, Mixtral, codellama, vicuna, yi, and solar)
  • ChatGLM-6B

• Image Generation with Dall-E-3
  :art: Create the images of your imagination with Dall-E-3.

• Enhanced Prompting
  :speech_balloon: Advanced prompting features to refine and focus your queries for better responses.

🖥️ User Experience

• Local Data Storage
  :floppy_disk: Your data remains on your device, ensuring it never gets lost and maintains your privacy.

• No-Deployment Installation Packages
  :package: Get started quickly with downloadable installation packages. No complex setup necessary!

• Ergonomic UI & Dark Theme
  :new_moon: A user-friendly interface with a night mode option for reduced eye strain during extended use.

• Keyboard Shortcuts
  :keyboard: Stay productive with shortcuts that speed up your workflow.

• Streaming Reply
  :arrow_forward: Provide rapid responses to your interactions with immediate, progressive replies.

📄 Content & Formatting

• Markdown, Latex & Code Highlighting
  :scroll: Generate messages with the full power of Markdown and Latex formatting, coupled with syntax highlighting for various programming languages, enhancing readability and presentation.

• Prompt Library & Message Quoting
  :books: Save and organize prompts for reuse, and quote messages for context in discussions.

👥 Collaboration & Sharing

• Team Collaboration
  :busts_in_silhouette: Collaborate with ease and share OpenAI API resources among your team. Learn More

🌐 Platform Availability

• Cross-Platform Desktop
  :computer: Chatbox is ready for Windows, Mac, and Linux users.

• Web Version
  :globe_with_meridians: Use the web application on any device with a browser, anywhere.

• Mobile Apps
  :phone: Native iOS and Android applications for on-the-go access.

🌍 Localization

• Multilingual Support
  :earth_americas: Catering to a global audience by offering support in multiple languages:
  • English
  • 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)
  • 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • Français (French)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • Español (Spanish)

✨ More Features

• And More...
  :sparkles: Constantly enhancing the experience with new features!

FAQ

• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help make Chatbox better:

🐛 Reporting Issues

• Use GitHub Issues to report bugs or request features
• Before creating a new issue, please search existing issues to avoid duplicates
• Provide detailed information including steps to reproduce, expected behavior, and screenshots if applicable

🔧 Pull Requests

1. Fork the repository and create your branch from main
2. Make your changes and ensure the code follows our coding standards
3. Test your changes thoroughly
4. Update documentation if needed
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description of the changes

🌍 Translations

Help make Chatbox accessible to more people by contributing translations:

• Translation files are located in the src/locales directory
• Follow the existing translation format
• Submit a PR with your translation improvements

📖 Documentation

• Improve README, API documentation, or user guides
• Fix typos or clarify unclear instructions
• Add examples and tutorials

🌟 Other Ways to Contribute

• Star the repository to show your support
• Share Chatbox with others
• Answer questions in GitHub Discussions
• Provide feedback and suggestions

Thank you for contributing! 🙏

Development

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v20.x – v22.x) - Download here
• pnpm (v10.x or later) - Install via corepack enable && corepack prepare pnpm@latest --activate
• Git - Download here

Quick Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/chatboxai/chatbox.git
   cd chatbox
   

2. Install dependencies

   pnpm install
   

3. Start development server

   pnpm run dev
   

   The application will start in development mode with hot-reload enabled.

Build Commands

Command	Description
pnpm run dev	Start development server with hot-reload
pnpm run package	Build and package for current platform
pnpm run package:all	Build and package for all platforms
pnpm run build	Build for production without packaging
pnpm run lint	Run Biome to check code quality
pnpm run test	Run Vitest test suite

Project Structure

chatbox/
├── src/
│   ├── main/               # Electron main process
│   ├── renderer/           # React renderer (UI)
│   ├── preload/            # Electron preload scripts
│   └── shared/             # Shared utilities
├── doc/                    # Documentation and assets
├── resources/              # App resources and icons
├── team-sharing/           # Team collaboration features
└── package.json            # Project configuration

Development Tips

• Use pnpm run lint before committing to ensure code quality
• Follow the existing code style and patterns
• Test your changes on both light and dark themes
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility when making UI changes

Troubleshooting

Issue: pnpm install fails

• Solution: Ensure you're using pnpm (not npm or yarn) and Node.js version is within the required range. Run corepack enable if pnpm is not found.

Issue: Build fails on Windows

• Solution: Run pnpm config set script-shell "C:\\Program Files\\git\\bin\\bash.exe" if using Git Bash

Issue: Changes not reflecting in development

• Solution: Stop the dev server, delete node_modules/.vite, and restart

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Contact

Email

License

LICENSE

Development launch options

Skip onboarding and open a page with CHATBOX_SKIP_GUIDE=1 CHATBOX_START_PAGE=/settings pnpm dev, or pass --skip-guide --start-page=/settings after pnpm exec electron-vite dev --. Web development also accepts ?skipGuide=1.