Open source alternative to ChatGPT and ChatPDF-like AI tools
Hey everyone, We have been building SecureAI Tools -- an open-source application layer for ChatGPT and ChatPDF-like AI tools. It works with locally running LLMs as well as with OpenAI-compatible APIs. For local LLMs, it supports Ollama which supports all the gguf/ggml models. Currently, it has two features: Chat-with-LLM, and Chat-with-PDFs. It is optimized for self-hosting use cases and comes with basic user management features. Here are some quick demos: * Chat with documents using OpenAI's GPT3.5 model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br2D3G9O47s * Chat with documents…
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SecureAI Tools is an open-source application layer that enables chat interactions with AI language models and PDF documents. It works with both local LLMs through Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs, supporting gguf/ggml models. The platform includes chat-with-LLM and chat-with-PDF features, designed specifically for self-hosting with basic user management built in. It serves users who want to deploy ChatGPT-like functionality privately.
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Hey everyone, We have been building SecureAI Tools -- an open-source application layer for ChatGPT and ChatPDF-like AI tools. It works with locally running LLMs as well as with OpenAI-compatible APIs. For local LLMs, it supports Ollama which supports all the gguf/ggml models. Currently, it has two features: Chat-with-LLM, and Chat-with-PDFs. It is optimized for self-hosting use cases and comes with basic user management features. Here are some quick demos: * Chat with documents using OpenAI's GPT3.5 model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br2D3G9O47s * Chat with documents using a locally running Mistral model (M2 MacBook): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvRHL6f_w74 Hope you all like it :)
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