How to Install Chatbox Android App inWaydroid running on Ubuntu.

CA Amit Singh
Free or Open Source Android Apps
3 min readMay 5, 2024

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Learn to Install apk file of chatbox downloaded from github repo of Chatbox on Waydroid running on Ubuntu.

What is Chatbox?

Chatbox is a desktop client for ChatGPT, Claude and other LLMs, available on Windows, Mac, Linux

Where is the Github Repository?

Here is the repository

Where is the Website?

Here is the website

What are various Features of Chatbox

Features

  • Local Data Storage
    Your data remains on your device, ensuring it never gets lost and maintains your privacy.
  • No-Deployment Installation Packages
    Get started quickly with downloadable installation packages. No complex setup necessary!
  • Support for Multiple LLM Providers
    Seamlessly integrate with a variety of cutting-edge language models:
  • OpenAI (ChatGPT)
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Claude
  • Google Gemini Pro
  • Ollama (enable access to local models like llama2, Mistral, Mixtral, codellama, vicuna, yi, and solar)
  • ChatGLM-6B
  • Image Generation with Dall-E-3
    Create the images of your imagination with Dall-E-3.
  • Enhanced Prompting
    Advanced prompting features to refine and focus your queries for better responses.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
    Stay productive with shortcuts that speed up your workflow.
  • Markdown, Latex & Code Highlighting
    Generate messages with the full power of Markdown and Latex formatting, coupled with syntax highlighting for various programming languages, enhancing readability and presentation.
  • Prompt Library & Message Quoting
    Save and organize prompts for reuse, and quote messages for context in discussions.
  • Streaming Reply
    Provide rapid responses to your interactions with immediate, progressive replies.
  • Ergonomic UI & Dark Theme
    A user-friendly interface with a night mode option for reduced eye strain during extended use.
  • Team Collaboration
    Collaborate with ease and share OpenAI API resources among your team.
  • Cross-Platform Availability
    Chatbox is ready for Windows, Mac, Linux users.
  • Access Anywhere with the Web Version
    Use the web application on any device with a browser, anywhere.
  • iOS & Android
    Use the mobile applications that will bring this power to your fingertips on the go.
  • Multilingual Support
    Catering to a global audience by offering support in multiple languages:
  • English
  • (Simplified Chinese)
  • Traditional Chinese)
  • (Japanese)
  • (Korean)
  • Français (French)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • Русский (Russian)

How to Get started Quickly with Chatbox on Waydroid installed on Ubuntu

Step 01: Download apk file from chatbox github repo mentioned above.

Step 02: Now install apk file on waydroid by typing below command from download location.

waydroid app install chatbox.apk

Step 03: Once it is successfully installed then chatbook should appear in your apps list in Ubuntu. search and click to start chatbox app.

Step 04: Now you can see this chatbox app.

Here is youtube video for quick visual reference.

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CA Amit Singh
Free or Open Source Android Apps

Qualified Chartered Accountant & Multi Technology Trainer with 24 yrs of Multi Technology/ Multi Industry Experience. www.linkedin.com/in/ca-amit-singh-07babb