chatgpt-plus - Enhanced ChatGPT API Client with Multilingual Capabilities and Flexible Deployment

ChatGPT-Plus: A Comprehensive Introduction

Overview

ChatGPT-Plus is an application that harnesses the power of the official ChatGPT API by OpenAI. It serves as a convenient web-based client to utilize the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT, enabling seamless interaction with AI through a user-friendly interface.

Features

Complete Client: ChatGPT-Plus offers a full-featured client for easy access to ChatGPT functionalities.
Responsive Design: Built using Nextjs and Nestjs, the application features a responsive design supporting both desktop and mobile access.
Multi-Theme Support: Users can switch between day and night modes, enhancing usability under different lighting conditions.
Internationalization: Currently available in Chinese and English, with plans for more languages.
Custom Prompts: Users can input their own custom prompts and explore recommended options online.
CSS-in-JS: Utilizes CSS-in-JS for theme customization, allowing a personalized experience.
Deployment Options: Supports deployment using Docker and Vercel for ease of use.

Operation Modes

ChatGPT-Plus offers two methods for integration, allowing choices based on cost and performance needs:

ChatGPTAPI: Uses the official OpenAI chat completion API with the gpt-3.5-turbo-0301 model, providing robust and high-quality interactions. This method requires an API key and incurs cost, but offers full customization capabilities.
ChatGPTUnofficialProxyAPI: Accesses ChatGPT through an unofficial proxy server, which is free and uses the real ChatGPT model but is dependent on third-party servers and has rate limitations.

Development and Deployment

ChatGPT-Plus supports online development through platforms like Gitpod which facilitate setting up development environments with minimal effort.

Getting Started

Clone the Project: Use git clone https://github.com/zhpd/chatgpt-plus.git to clone the repository.
Environment Setup: Requires Node.js (version 14+). Ensure you have the necessary API keys from OpenAI.
Frontend and Backend: Configure environment variables in .env files for both frontend and backend settings.
Run the Application: Use npm install and npm run dev to install dependencies and start the application.

Packaging and Deployment

Docker & Vercel: Deployment through Docker provides a containerized environment, while Vercel supports quick, serverless deployments.
Manual Packaging: Detailed instructions are provided for manually building and deploying both frontend and backend components.

Additional Information

API Key & Access Token: The project requires OpenAI's API key and access token for full functionality. Detailed instructions are available on how to obtain and configure these.
Reverse Proxy Options: A list of community-maintained reverse proxies is provided for those opting for the ChatGPTUnofficialProxyAPI method.

Community and Contributions

The project is open-source and welcomes contributions from the community. This collaborative approach has been instrumental in expanding its features and usability.

Acknowledgments

The development of ChatGPT-Plus is inspired and supported by various contributions from the open-source community. A special thanks to OpenAI for creating ChatGPT and to the projects that inspired the initial build.

Support and Sponsorship

ChatGPT-Plus is free to use and benefits greatly from user support and sponsorship. Users can contribute by sharing and starring the project, which helps in its ongoing development and improvement.

License

ChatGPT-Plus is licensed under the MIT License, promoting the free and open use of this software within the community.