DeepChat - AI Chat Interfaces Tool

Overview

DeepChat is an open-source AI chat platform that provides a unified interface for interacting with multiple large language models. It supports cloud APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic) and local models (Ollama), and includes search enhancement and tool-calling capabilities.

Key Features

  • Unified interface for multiple large language models
  • Supports cloud APIs: OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic
  • Supports local models such as Ollama
  • Search enhancement for chat context
  • Tool calling capabilities for external integrations
  • Open-source codebase hosted on GitHub

Ideal Use Cases

  • Build multi-model conversational applications
  • Compare responses across different LLM providers
  • Deploy self-hosted chat assistants with local models
  • Add tool-enabled workflows to chat interfaces
  • Research and prototype model evaluation workflows

Getting Started

  • Clone the DeepChat repository from GitHub
  • Read the repository README and documentation
  • Configure cloud API keys for chosen providers
  • Set up local model hosting if using Ollama
  • Install dependencies and configure environment
  • Start the development or production server
  • Test chat functionality and connected tools

Pricing

Not disclosed. DeepChat is open-source; cloud API provider fees or third-party costs may apply.

Limitations

  • Requires technical setup and ongoing maintenance for self-hosting
  • Using cloud APIs requires managing provider API keys and billing
  • Local model usage requires hosting and configuration effort

Key Information

  • Category: Chat Interfaces
  • Type: AI Chat Interfaces Tool