The "Chatbox" project is an open-source desktop application designed for interaction with various AI models, including GPT and Claude. Developed by Bin-Huang, it emphasizes privacy through local data storage and supports multiple languages and platforms. The project is highly active, with significant community engagement, as evidenced by its 28,692 stars and 2,763 forks on GitHub. Currently, the project is in a robust state of development with a focus on expanding model support and improving user experience.
Benn Huang (Bin-Huang)
RB (nitrocode)
dependabot.yml
configuration.H. (yinuan-i)
taku0
temperature
.Emmanuel Ferdman (emmanuel-ferdman)
team-sharing/README.md
.Shenghang Tsai (jackalcooper)
dependabot[bot]
electron-builder
and postcss
.These activities indicate a focus on enhancing accessibility, fixing bugs, and expanding model support.
Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Days | 63 | 7 | 83 | 63 | 1 |
30 Days | 128 | 46 | 164 | 128 | 1 |
90 Days | 223 | 84 | 338 | 223 | 1 |
All Time | 1730 | 1288 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
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None (dependabot[bot]) | 1 | 1/0/0 | 1 | 2 | 32 | |
None (ivkus) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Lei Hao (LeiHao0) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (ahnafaf) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Viacheslav Slinko (vslinko) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Iglou.eu (IGLOU-EU) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Josue (josueggh) | 0 | 4/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Eeren (eeren3411) | 0 | 4/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Tetsu Soh (soh-tetsu) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Mehmet Dayıpoğlu (mdayipoglu) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Chuck (ChuanfengZhang) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (Exception0x0194) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Emre (SeanTolstoyevski) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (Michal-Januszewski) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
Risk | Level (1-5) | Rationale |
---|---|---|
Delivery | 4 | The project faces significant delivery risks due to a substantial backlog of unresolved issues, with 442 open issues and a high volume of new issues being reported. The lack of clear milestones and the presence of only one milestone across all timespans further exacerbate this risk. Additionally, the large number of open pull requests (40) suggests potential bottlenecks in the review and merging process, which could delay delivery timelines. |
Velocity | 4 | Velocity is at risk due to low commit activity from individual developers, with most contributions coming from dependabot[bot]. The backlog of open pull requests and unresolved issues indicates potential challenges in maintaining a satisfactory pace. The reliance on automated dependency updates rather than active development work by team members suggests issues with team engagement or bottlenecks in the development process. |
Dependency | 3 | The project relies heavily on external dependencies such as Electron, React, and various AI models, posing a risk if these dependencies change or fail. Multiple pull requests focus on updating dependencies, indicating ongoing efforts to manage these risks. However, thorough testing is required to ensure compatibility and prevent regressions. |
Team | 3 | Team dynamics appear positive with contributions from various developers across different areas of the project. However, the low level of developer commit activity raises concerns about team engagement and coordination. The backlog of open pull requests could indicate potential challenges in managing team workload or prioritizing tasks effectively. |
Code Quality | 3 | Code quality appears to be maintained through structured processes such as linting and formatting tools. However, the prevalence of average-rated pull requests suggests that while the project is progressing, there may be missed opportunities for more impactful innovations. The frequent bug reports also suggest areas where code quality could be improved. |
Technical Debt | 4 | The large backlog of unresolved issues and open pull requests poses a risk of accumulating technical debt if not addressed promptly. The complexity of supporting various AI models and languages adds to this risk. While there are structured processes in place to mitigate technical debt, their effectiveness depends on rigorous adherence. |
Test Coverage | 3 | The presence of testing tools like Jest suggests some level of test coverage, but without specific data on test results or coverage metrics, it's difficult to assess adequacy thoroughly. The reliance on automated dependency updates requires careful testing to avoid introducing regressions. |
Error Handling | 3 | Error handling appears to be a concern with several issues reporting unexpected application behavior. The frequent bug reports suggest areas where error handling could be improved to catch and report errors more effectively. |
Recent GitHub issue activity for the Chatbox project has been notably high, with a significant volume of issues being created and updated. The issues span a wide range of topics, from feature requests and bug reports to user inquiries and suggestions for improvements. Several issues highlight the need for better integration with various AI models and services, such as DeepSeek, Ollama, and Azure OpenAI. There are also recurring themes around user interface enhancements, support for additional languages, and improved functionality for existing features like image uploads and markdown rendering.
Integration Challenges: Many users report difficulties integrating with third-party APIs or using specific models like DeepSeek and Ollama. Issues such as #1884 and #1867 highlight problems with model compatibility and API errors.
User Interface Requests: There is a strong demand for UI improvements, including better handling of markdown (#1743), support for RTL languages like Hebrew (#1746), and customizable keyboard shortcuts (#1452).
Performance and Usability: Users have reported performance issues, particularly on mobile platforms (#1382), and there are requests for features that enhance usability, such as persistent proxy settings (#1785) and multi-file uploads (#1341).
Model Support: Requests for support of new models like Gemini 2.0 (#1702) and Claude 3.5 Sonnet (#1422) indicate a need for the project to keep pace with advancements in AI technology.
Localization and Accessibility: There is an ongoing effort to improve localization, with requests for additional language support (#1746) and better accessibility features like speech-to-text (#1629).
Here are some of the most recently created and updated issues:
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tags.These issues reflect ongoing challenges with platform compatibility, user interface functionality, and integration with external AI services. The project's active development community is working to address these concerns through updates and enhancements.
#1868: feat: add title attribute to MiniItem for better accessibility
title
attribute to the MiniItem
component to improve accessibility.#1856: feat: disable single tilde strikethrough
#1833: tweak: ollama support ngrok in HTTP request
#1826: feat: Add custom function support for OpenAI-o3 model
#1822: feature/Add support for multiple responses from AI assistant
#1818: feat: Add OpenAI reasoning support and new model configs
#1817: fix: correct engines field to prevent npm install error
#1805: feat: Add Context Length Slider for Ollama Models
#1811: feat: Spanish translation
#1713: feat: add Claude API integration
#1697: Added LM Studio support
#1688 & #1681 (Merged): Chore and Feature Updates
name
, version
, description
, and license
. The license is specified as "GPL-3.0 license", which aligns with the project's open-source nature.devDependencies
and dependencies
, showing a clear separation between development tools and runtime libraries.electron-rebuild
and electron-builder
indicates active maintenance practices to ensure compatibility with Electron updates.menu
, util
, store-node
, etc.), indicating a modular structure.useAppTheme
, useI18nEffect
) are used to manage themes and internationalization effects, showcasing an organized approach to side effects.Sidebar
, MainPane
) promotes reusability.react-i18next
for internationalization, allowing dynamic text translation.Benn Huang (Bin-Huang)
RB (nitrocode)
dependabot.yml
configuration.H. (yinuan-i)
taku0
temperature
.Emmanuel Ferdman (emmanuel-ferdman)
team-sharing/README.md
reference.Shenghang Tsai (jackalcooper)
dependabot[bot]
electron-builder
, postcss
, tailwindcss
, jest
, @types/jest
, @dnd-kit/modifiers
, and web-vitals
.Active Maintenance and Updates: The project is actively maintained with regular updates to dependencies and continuous improvements in features and bug fixes. This indicates a focus on keeping the software up-to-date with the latest technologies.
Collaboration: There is evidence of collaboration among team members, as seen in co-authored commits and merged branches. This suggests a collaborative development environment.
Feature Enhancements: Recent activities show a trend towards enhancing existing features and integrating new functionalities such as Claude API integration and LM Studio support.
Community Engagement: The presence of numerous open issues and pull requests reflects active community engagement, suggesting that the project is open to contributions from external developers.
Focus on Internationalization: Efforts to tweak i18n keys and fix translations indicate a commitment to making the application accessible to a global audience.
Overall, the development team is engaged in both maintaining the current functionality of the Chatbox application and expanding its capabilities through new features and integrations.