Chatbox
Chatbox AI / chatboxai contributors · A desktop AI chat client for multiple model providers and local Ollama models, with conversation management, Markdown rendering, prompt tools and image generation.
介绍
Chatbox is a cross-platform desktop client for conversing with AI models. The macOS cask installs Chatbox.app, with separate Apple-silicon and Intel downloads. Configure an AI provider in Settings and start a conversation; provider accounts, API credentials and usage charges depend on the service you choose.
Models and conversations
The official project documents OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, Google Gemini and Ollama support. Ollama connects to locally hosted models, while hosted providers receive requests through their services. Conversations support streaming replies, a prompt library, message quoting, keyboard shortcuts and light or dark appearance. Markdown, LaTeX and syntax-highlighted code help present structured answers.
Images and tools
The project documents DALL-E 3 image generation. Recent recorded releases add remote MCP server OAuth authorization and tool-list controls, conversation compaction settings and model-specific reasoning controls. Availability varies by model, provider and edition. Version 1.23.5 fixes external one-click MCP setup links and incomplete image-generation history, and lets users edit the last Work Mode output.
Storage and editions
The README describes local data storage. This does not mean requests to remote AI services remain on the Mac: review your selected provider's policies before submitting sensitive information. The public repository is the GPLv3 Community Edition; its README states that code is periodically synchronized with the pro repository. Do not assume every commercial-build feature is identical to the community source tree. The attached screenshot is an authentic Community Edition interface image from the official repository, not an exact-version screenshot of 1.23.5.
Requirements and setup
The official README lists macOS 11 Big Sur or later and both Intel and Apple-silicon support. Install the appropriate desktop download, launch the app and configure your provider. Source-build requirements such as Node.js and pnpm apply to developers, not ordinary installation of the packaged app.
Sources
新版本 1.23.5 更新内容 9月24日 · OpenNavo 编辑 · AI 翻译
- 变更修复应用未运行时外部 MCP 设置链接的问题。