How to Set Up PandoraAI: Your Conversational AI Chat Client

May 27, 2024 | Educational

Welcome to the world of PandoraAI, a web chat client that allows seamless interactions with multiple AI systems! Powered by the node-chatgpt-api, PandoraAI lets you enjoy engaging conversations while enabling you to create custom presets. Let’s dive into how to get it up and running!

Features of PandoraAI

  • Chat with various AIs supported by node-chatgpt-api, including gpt-3.5-turbo, text-davinci-003, ChatGPT, and Bing.
  • Create multiple presets for each client to enhance your experience.
  • Everything is stored in local storage, which means you can use this client without creating an account. You can also import or export your settings to other devices.

Here’s a sneak peek at how the settings panel looks:

Client Settings

And here’s a view of the client dropdown:

Client Dropdown

Setting Up PandoraAI

Before you can start chatting with PandoraAI, you will need to set it up correctly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started.

1. Nuxt 3 Setup

To learn more about setting up Nuxt 3, refer to the official Nuxt 3 documentation.

2. Install Dependencies

Open your terminal and run the following commands to install the required dependencies:

# Using Yarn
yarn install

# Or using npm
npm install

# Or using pnpm
pnpm install

3. Start the Development Server

To start building your application, run:

npm run dev

4. Build the Application for Production

Once you’re ready for deployment, build the application using:

npm run build

If you want to preview your production build locally, you can run:

npm run preview

Configuring the API Server

For PandoraAI to function properly, you’ll need to run the API server from the node-chatgpt-api. Here are the detailed steps:

1. Clone the API Server

Clone the node-chatgpt-api repository and follow the setup instructions provided there.

2. Configure Environment Variables

Copy the .env.example file to a new file named .env and ensure to fill in the API_BASE_URL variable with the URL of your API server.

3. Launch the Server

Finally, run npm run dev to start the API server. If you face an empty white page after pulling the latest changes, don’t panic! Run nuxi upgrade --force before attempting npm run dev again.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues with PandoraAI, here are some troubleshooting ideas:

  • Ensure that all dependencies are correctly installed.
  • Double-check your .env file for any typo in the API_BASE_URL.
  • If the page isn’t loading properly, clear your browser’s cache and refresh.
  • For any other technical queries or to get updates, remember: For more insights, updates, or to collaborate on AI development projects, stay connected with fxis.ai.

Contributing to PandoraAI

If you would like to contribute to this project, please feel free to create a pull request, ensuring to include a detailed description of your changes for clarity.

Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

With PandoraAI, the world of conversational AI is at your fingertips. Follow these steps to get started on your journey to engaging communications!

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