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Welcome to the MinimalChat Wiki

Welcome to the official wiki for MinimalChat, your go-to guide for using and understanding this powerful, open-source large language model (LLM) chat web application. MinimalChat is designed to be self-contained, ensuring all your conversations are stored locally for privacy and security.

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Table of Contents

• Obtaining API Keys
• Features
• FAQ
• Integration with Open AI Response Formatted APIs
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Mobile Swipe Gestures: Swiping to the left or right on the message input box on a mobile device will quickly open the Settings or Conversations window.
• Self-contained: All conversations are stored on your device.
• Multiple Models Supported: Including GPT-3.5-Turbo, GPT-4, Claude 3, and more.
• Mobile Installation: Installable as a PWA for a seamless mobile experience.
• API Integration: Supports OpenAI and other APIs for flexible model interaction. This makes connecting to Locally hosted models possible a local API endpoint.
• Vision Support

Quick Start

Self Host with Docker

Pull the Docker image with:

docker pull tannermiddleton/minimal-chat:latest

API Keys

Before you start, ensure you have the necessary API keys for the service(s) you want to use:

• OpenAI (GPT-3, GPT-4): Obtain from OpenAI website.
• Anthropic Claude-3: Request from Anthropic's website.
• Hugging Face: Obtain from Hugging Face website.

Mobile Installation

Install MinimalChat on your mobile device for an app-like experience:

• iOS: Use the Share button in Safari and select Add to Home Screen.
• Android: Select Install App from your browser menu.

FAQ

• Is MinimalGPT free to use? Yes, it's open-source and free, but requires your own API keys.
• Can I use it without an internet connection? Yes, with local hosting of LLMs like LM Studio.
• Are my conversations secure? Yes, they are stored locally and only necessary API calls are made.
• Mobile device compatibility? Yes, fully responsive and installable as a PWA.

Contributing

Interested in contributing? Check out how you can contribute.

License

MinimalChat is released under the MIT License.

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For more detailed information on setup, features, and troubleshooting, please navigate through the Table of Contents. Enjoy using MinimalChat!