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1 About Chatbox

Chatbox is a popular cross-platform chat client for large language models, known for its powerful features and simple installation process. You can use it to connect to various large language models and chat with AI on any device (computer, mobile, or web).

Chatbox not only provides easy-to-use AI chat functionality but also offers a range of powerful features:

  • Artifact Preview: In Chatbox, you can preview the actual effects of AI-generated code, such as creating a webpage or a snake game, and run it directly within Chatbox.
  • Chart Creation: Let AI generate mind maps, flowcharts, and statistical charts.
  • Document Understanding and Visual Recognition: Send documents or images to AI for analysis.
  • Webpage Parsing and Recognition: Send links to AI and discuss webpage content.

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2 Installing and Using Chatbox

Visit the Chatbox official website to download the installation package.

Chatbox supports all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as mobile systems like iOS and Android. After downloading the installation package, simply install it on your system. Alternatively, you can also access and use the web version of Chatbox.

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3 Using SiliconCloud Models in Chatbox

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3.1 Configure SiliconCloud API Key

Visit API Key to create or copy an existing key.

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3.2 Configuration in Chatbox

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3.2.1 Open Chatbox and go to settings

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3.2.2 Create a custom model provider

Click the “Model Provider” toggle button, then click “Add Custom Provider” at the bottom of the pop-up menu.

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3.2.3 Configure SiliconCloud integration details

Fill out the form with the SiliconCloud integration settings:

  • Name: (e.g., SiliconCloud, for easier identification later)
  • API Domain: https://api.ap.siliconflow.com/
  • API Path: /v1/chat/completions
  • API Key: Enter the API key created in the SiliconCloud dashboard.
  • Model: Add the model you want to use (e.g., Qwen/Qwen2.5-7B-Instruct). You can find all SiliconCloud model options on the Model Plaza.
  • Click “Save” to start chatting.

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3.2.4 Start chatting

After completing the steps above, the configuration should be successful. Perform a simple chat test.

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3.3 Usage Tips

Here are some tips for using Chatbox effectively.

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3.3.1 Use Chatbox’s charting capabilities to generate visual charts during chats

Chatbox’s “Chart Assistant” can generate various charts, making it easier to understand data during conversations.

Note: For better results, choose smarter and more powerful models. The model’s capabilities directly affect the quality of the charts.

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3.3.2 Use Chatbox’s Artifact Preview feature to view the execution results of AI-generated code

Chatbox’s Artifact Preview feature allows you to directly preview the actual running effects of AI-generated frontend code.

Note: For better results, choose smarter and more powerful models. The model’s capabilities directly affect the quality of the generated code.

In addition to these tips, Chatbox has many hidden powerful features beneath its simple and user-friendly interface, offering plenty of areas to explore.