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chatboxai/chatbox

A cross-platform AI copilot that integrates multiple LLM providers while storing user data locally on the device. It runs as a downloadable desktop application on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and requires no coding to set up.

Project overview

Project type: Model Runtime
Use cases: Chat Assistants
Deployment: Refer to project documentation
License: GPL-3.0

Best for

General users who need to interact with various LLM providers without managing separate apps or browser tabs.
Users requiring a local-first privacy approach where data is stored only on the device.

Key capabilities

Integrates with language model providers including OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, Google Gemini Pro, Ollama, and ChatGLM.
Stores user data locally on the device to ensure privacy and prevent data loss.
Ready for Windows, Mac, and Linux users via downloadable installation packages.
Allows users to create images using Dall-E-3.
Provides rapid responses with immediate, progressive replies.
Generates messages with Markdown and Latex formatting coupled with syntax highlighting.
Allows saving and organizing prompts for reuse and quoting messages for context.
Offers native iOS and Android applications for on-the-go access.

Limitations and risks

No complex deployment is necessary; the application relies on downloadable packages and does not offer a managed service.
Desktop clients require Windows 10 x64, macOS 11 (Big Sur) Intel/Apple Silicon, or Ubuntu 20.04+ / AppImage supported distros x64. GPU requirements are not documented.
While data storage is local, accessing cloud models requires optional external API configurations for providers like OpenAI, Claude, Azure, or Google Gemini Pro.

Getting started

Download the appropriate installer for your platform, install and launch the application, and configure an AI provider such as OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or a local Ollama server in the settings to begin chatting.

Evidence and sources

README: Chatbox is a desktop client for ChatGPT, Claude and other LLMs, available on Windows, Mac, Linux
README: Your Ultimate AI Copilot on the Desktop.
README: <b>Setup.exe</b>
README: Your data remains on your device, ensuring it never gets lost and maintains your privacy.
README: https://apps.apple.com/app/chatbox-ai/id6471368056

Reviewed at: 2026-07-17T07:53:20Z