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Chatbox

Desktop and web client for many AI models

AI Image Generation ★ 42k stars Easy setup GPL-3.0

Chatbox is a user-friendly desktop and web client for interacting with LLMs from many providers, including local models. It stores data locally and offers features like image generation, artifact previews, and document chat.

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Key features

  • Cross-platform clients
  • Local data storage
  • Multi-provider support
  • Document and image chat

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Polished cross-platform apps
  • Local data storage
  • Many provider options

Trade-offs

  • API keys required
  • Single-user desktop focus

Is Chatbox secure?

No known vulnerabilities affect Chatbox's latest release (v1.23.5). OSV.dev lists 1 past advisory for the project; none of them applies to this release. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

  • Most recent fixed advisory CVE-2026-6130, published 2026-04-12 (185 days ago)

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

Chatbox replaces

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