Run Ollama Large Language Models with Chatbox on MacOS/Windows.

Learn to Install Chatbox on MacOS/Windows and Run Ollama Large Language Models.

What is Chatbox?

Chatbox is a desktop client for ChatGPT, Claude and other LLMs, available on Windows, Mac, Linux

Where is the Github Repository?

Here is the repository

https://github.com/Bin-Huang/chatbox

Where is the Website?

Here is the website

https://chatboxai.app

What are various Features of Chatbox

Features

  • Local Data Storage
     Your data remains on your device, ensuring it never gets lost and maintains your privacy.
  • No-Deployment Installation Packages
     Get started quickly with downloadable installation packages. No complex setup necessary!
  • Support for Multiple LLM Providers
     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
     Create the images of your imagination with Dall-E-3.
  • Enhanced Prompting
     Advanced prompting features to refine and focus your queries for better responses.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
     Stay productive with shortcuts that speed up your workflow.
  • Markdown, Latex & Code Highlighting
     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
     Save and organize prompts for reuse, and quote messages for context in discussions.
  • Streaming Reply
     Provide rapid responses to your interactions with immediate, progressive replies.
  • Ergonomic UI & Dark Theme
     A user-friendly interface with a night mode option for reduced eye strain during extended use.
  • Team Collaboration
     Collaborate with ease and share OpenAI API resources among your team. 
  • Cross-Platform Availability
     Chatbox is ready for Windows, Mac, Linux users.
  • Access Anywhere with the Web Version
     Use the web application on any device with a browser, anywhere.
  • iOS & Android
     Use the mobile applications that will bring this power to your fingertips on the go.
  • Multilingual Support
     Catering to a global audience by offering support in multiple languages:
    • English
    • (Simplified Chinese)
    • Traditional Chinese)
    • (Japanese)
    • (Korean)
    • Français (French)
    • Deutsch (German)
    • Русский (Russian)

Ollama: Large Language Model Runner.

https://github.com/ollama/ollama

https://ollama.com

https://hub.docker.com/r/ollama/ollama

https://github.com/ollama/ollama-python

https://github.com/ollama/ollama-js

How to Get started Quickly with Chatbox on Windows and MacOS

Step 01: Visit Github repo of chatbox as shown on below screenshot and click on Windows Installer.

Step 02: Now double click windows Installer to start Installation in Windows

Step 03: Now click on start setup to proceed further

Step 04: Now choose Model Provider as Ollama as show in below screenshot.

Step 05: Now choose your models and click on save as API host is already set by default.

Step 06: Now ask your Question

Step 07: Here is the Answer.

Step 08: Now Download Installer for MacOS

Step 09: Now Double click the Installer to start Installation Process in MacOS.

Step 10: Drag and Drop Installaer in Application and start chatbox.

Step 11: Start similar process for installation as we have seen in case of Windows.

Step 12: Choose your model Provider as Ollama

Step 13: Now choose your models

Step 14: Ask your Question

Step 15: Here is the Answer.