chatboxai/chatbox

What it solves

Chatbox is a cross-platform desktop client that provides a unified, ergonomic interface for interacting with various Large Language Models (LLMs). It eliminates the need to switch between different web interfaces by allowing users to configure their own API keys for multiple AI providers in one place.

How it works

Users install the application on their desktop (Windows, Mac, or Linux) or mobile device and configure their preferred AI provider in the settings. The app connects to these providers via API, supporting a wide range of models including OpenAI, Claude, Google Gemini Pro, and local models via Ollama. It stores data locally on the user's device to ensure privacy and persistence.

Who it’s for

It is designed for individuals and teams who use multiple AI models regularly and want a dedicated desktop experience with better productivity tools than a standard web browser.

Highlights

• Multi-Provider Support: Integrates with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, Google Gemini Pro, ChatGLM-6B, and local models via Ollama.
• Local-First Privacy: Stores data on the user's device rather than on a central server.
• Rich Content Formatting: Supports Markdown, LaTeX, and syntax highlighting for code.
• Productivity Features: Includes a prompt library for saving reusable queries, message quoting, and keyboard shortcuts.
• Cross-Platform Availability: Available as a native app for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, as well as a web version.
• Image Generation: Integrated support for Dall-E-3.