Installing and configuring Chatbox AI with Generative APIs

Chatbox AI is a versatile desktop client compatible with various AI models. It offers installation packages for multiple platforms.

Installing Chatbox AI

From pre-built binaries

For most users, the easiest way is to use the pre-built packages available on the Chatbox AI website or mobile app stores:

• Windows: Download the installer from the Chatbox AI website and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Linux:
  1. Download the AppImage from the Chatbox AI website.
  2. Make it executable:
     chmod +x ChatboxAI.AppImage

  3. Run the application.
• macOS: Choose the appropriate version (Intel or Apple Silicon) from the Chatbox AI website and install it.
• iOS: Download and install the application from the official App Store.
• Android: Download and install the application from Google Play Store.

Installing from source (advanced)

For advanced users, Chatbox AI can be built from source:

1. Clone the Chatbox AI repository:
   git clone https://github.com/Bin-Huang/chatbox.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:
   cd chatbox

3. Install dependencies using npm:
   npm install

4. Start the application in development mode to verify it is working:
   npm run dev

5. Build the application and package the installer for your current platform:
   npm run package

6. (Optional) Build installers for all platforms:
   npm run package:all

For detailed installation instructions, refer to the Chatbox GitHub repository.

Linking Chatbox AI with Scaleway Generative APIs

To use Scaleway Generative APIs with Chatbox AI, follow these steps:

1. Open the Chatbox AI application on your device.
2. Click the settings icon in the application's sidebar.
3. Navigate to the Model tab, select Model provider dropdown, and configure a new provider:
   • Click Add Custom Provider and enter:
     • API Mode: OpenAI API Compatible
     • Name: Scaleway
     • API Host: https://api.scaleway.ai/v1/
     • API Path: (leave empty)
     • API Key: Your Scaleway API key
     • Model: Enter the name of a supported model.
       Tip

       If you are unsure which model to use, start with llama-3.1-8b-instruct.

     • Leave other parameters at their default values.
4. Save the changes.
5. Start a new conversation and enter a prompt to test the AI model's response.

By following these steps, you have successfully installed Chatbox AI and integrated it with Scaleway’s Generative APIs.