sidellama

A browser-enhanced chat client designed for open-source language models, featuring web search capabilities and customizable personas.

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About sidellama

Sidellama is a compact, browser-enabled chat application optimized for open-source language models. It seamlessly connects to local Ollama or LM Studio servers or interacts with models via Groq. Enhance your conversations by creating personalized assistants, integrating webpage content (text or HTML), and conducting web searches with DuckDuckGo or Brave, all within a single interface.

How to Use

Connect Sidellama to your local Ollama or LM Studio server, or use Groq to access models remotely. Create and personalize assistants with custom prompts, and augment chats with webpage content by selecting 'text' or 'HTML' mode and setting character limits. Perform web searches by entering queries and choosing between DuckDuckGo or Brave, adjusting the character limit as needed.

Features

Create and tailor personal AI assistants

Connect to local or cloud-based language model servers

Enhance chats with webpage text or source code

Search the web for real-time information using popular engines

Use Cases

Conduct live web searches for current data

Develop specialized AI assistants for specific tasks

Use webpage content to provide context in conversations

Best For

AI enthusiastsContent creatorsResearch professionalsUsers seeking real-time data integrationDevelopers building AI tools

Pros

Supports local and cloud AI models

Integrates with multiple web search engines

Allows customization of AI assistants

Enriches conversations with webpage content and search results

Cons

Requires setup of local AI servers like Ollama or LM Studio

HTML content mode can be resource-intensive

Performance varies based on selected AI model and search engine

Character limits may restrict context sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about sidellama

Which language models are compatible with Sidellama?

Sidellama connects to local Ollama or LM Studio servers and supports open-source models via Groq.

How do I include webpage content in my chats?

Choose 'text mode' for plain content or 'HTML mode' for source code. Adjust the character limit to control content length.

What web search engines can I use with Sidellama?

Sidellama supports both DuckDuckGo and Brave for web searches.

Is Sidellama easy to set up for beginners?

Setup requires configuring local AI servers like Ollama or LM Studio, which may need some technical knowledge.

Can I customize my AI assistant's behavior?

Yes, you can create and modify personal prompts to tailor your AI assistant's responses.