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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with ConfiChat by following this guide. Whether you're using local models with Ollama, integrating with OpenAI, or both, this guide will help you get started quickly.

Table of Contents

  1. Getting started with Local Models
  2. Getting started with Online Models
  3. Getting started with Both Local and Online Models
  4. Using ConfiChat with LlamaCpp

Using Local Models

Get up and running with Ollama and ConfiChat in just a few steps. Follow this guide to install Ollama, download a model, and set up ConfiChat.

1. Install Ollama

First, install Ollama on your system:

  • macOS:

    brew install ollama

  • Windows: Download the installer from the Ollama website and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Linux:

    sudo apt-get install ollama

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Ollama installation guide.

2. Download a Model

Once Ollama is installed, you can download the Llama 3.1 model by running:

ollama pull llama3.1

This command will download the Llama 3.1 model to your local machine.

3. Run ConfiChat

Next, download and run ConfiChat.

Now, you're ready to start using ConfiChat with your local Llama 3.1 model!

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please visit the Ollama documentation

Using Online Models

Get started with ConfiChat and OpenAI by following these simple steps. You'll set up your OpenAI API key, download ConfiChat, and configure it to use OpenAI.

1. Get Your API Key

To use OpenAI with ConfiChat, you first need to obtain an API key:

  1. Go to the OpenAI API or Anthropic API page.
  2. Log in with your account.
  3. Follow the on screen instructions.

Keep your API key secure and do not share it publicly.

2. Run ConfiChat

Next, download and run ConfiChat.

Note: There may be a warning during first run as the binaries are unsigned.

3. Configure ConfiChat with Your API Key

Once ConfiChat is running:

  1. Navigate to Settings > OpenAI or Settings > Anthropic.
  2. Paste your API key into the provided form.
  3. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

ConfiChat is now configured to use OpenAI for its language model capabilities!

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please visit the OpenAI documentation or the Anthropic documentation.

Using Both Local and Online Models

Combine the power of local models with the flexibility of online models by setting up both Ollama and OpenAI in ConfiChat.

1. Install Ollama

Follow the instructions in the Install Ollama section above.

2. Download a Model

Follow the instructions in the Download a Model section above to download the Llama 3.1 model.

3. Run ConfiChat

Download and run ConfiChat.

Note: There may be a warning during first run as the binaries are unsigned.

4. Get Your API Key

Follow the instructions in the Get Your API Key section above.

5. Configure ConfiChat with Your API Key

Follow the instructions in the Configure ConfiChat with Your API Key section above.

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please visit the Ollama documentation, the OpenAI documentation, the Anthropic documentation and the ConfiChat repository.

Using ConfiChat with LlamaCpp

Set up LlamaCpp with ConfiChat by following these steps. This section will guide you through installing LlamaCpp, running the server, and configuring ConfiChat.

1. Install LlamaCpp

To use LlamaCpp, you first need to install it:

  • macOS:

    brew install llamacpp

  • Windows: Download the binaries from the LlamaCpp GitHub releases page and follow the installation instructions.

  • Linux:

    sudo apt-get install llamacpp

2. Run LlamaCpp Server

After installing LlamaCpp, you'll need to run the LlamaCpp server with your desired model:

llama-server -m /path/to/your/model --port 8080

This command will start the LlamaCpp server, which ConfiChat can connect to for processing language model queries.

3. Run ConfiChat

Download and run ConfiChat.

Note: There may be a warning during first run as the binaries are unsigned.

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please visit the LlamaCpp documentation and the ConfiChat repository.