Chatbox is a cross-platform desktop AI client that provides a unified interface for working with every major LLM provider. Developers can connect to OpenAI GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, and dozens of other cloud models, or run local models through Ollama integration — all from a single, polished desktop app. Every conversation and file stays on the user's device by default, eliminating the privacy concerns that come with browser-based alternatives.
The application ships with a rich feature set designed for developer productivity. Code assistance includes syntax highlighting across 50+ languages, inline diff views, and one-click copy. Built-in document analysis lets users drag PDFs, Word files, and images into any chat for instant summarization or Q&A. A local knowledge base feature indexes private documents so developers can query their own codebase or documentation without sending data to external servers. Additional capabilities include web search grounding, image generation via DALL-E integration, and customizable system prompts stored as reusable prompt libraries.
Chatbox runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux as an Electron-based desktop app, with companion mobile apps for Android and iOS plus a progressive web app. The project is open-source with 25,000+ GitHub stars and an active community. A free tier covers core functionality with local and self-hosted models, while a Chatbox AI premium subscription adds hosted model access and cloud sync for teams that want a managed experience.
