ChatKit

ChatKit is an all-in-one desktop AI chat application supporting multiple models and custom API keys.

ChatKit is an all-in-one AI chat application designed for desktop operating systems including macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows users to interact with various AI models such as OpenAI, Gemini, Azure, and custom models by either using their own API keys or purchasing ChatKit credits. The software stores API keys locally on the device and requires no login. Additional functionality includes prompt templates, chat bookmarks, text-to-speech, voice input, web search, and URL fetching. Users can also adjust temperature settings and utilize GPT-4o Mini.

ChatKit at a glance

Best for: Writer
Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing: One-time payment
Released: March 2023
Category: AI chat assistant
Website: chatkit.app

Key features

Support OpenAI, Gemini, Azure and custom models
Use own API key or ChatKit credits
Text-to-speech and voice input
Web search and fetch URLs
Prompt templates and chat bookmarks
Local API key storage with no log-in required

Use it for

Chat with multiple AI models in one desktop app
Search the web and fetch URL content within chats
Use voice input and text-to-speech for conversations
Organize interactions with prompt templates and bookmarks

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