SillyTavern

What is SillyTavern?

SillyTavern is an open-source, web-based frontend application designed to provide a highly customizable and feature-rich interface for interacting with various Large Language Models (LLMs), both local and cloud-based. It's especially popular for AI role-playing and detailed character interactions.

Is SillyTavern free to use?

Yes, the SillyTavern software itself is completely free and open-source. However, you may incur costs depending on the LLM backend you choose to connect. For instance, using OpenAI's API requires payment for token usage, while running local LLMs incurs hardware and electricity costs.

What LLMs can I use with SillyTavern?

SillyTavern supports a wide array of LLM backends, including cloud APIs like OpenAI (GPT series), Anthropic (Claude), NovelAI, AI Dungeon, and local solutions such as Oobabooga's text-generation-webui, KoboldAI, LM Studio, and Janitor AI. It's designed for flexibility to integrate with many different models.

Do I need technical skills to use SillyTavern?

While basic usage can be intuitive, getting the most out of SillyTavern, especially during initial setup and for leveraging advanced features, often benefits from some technical familiarity, particularly with Node.js installation and configuration. However, the community provides extensive guides and support to assist users.