How to install ChatGPT locally
You need and active OpenAI subscription to get your API key.
1
Generate your API key
Go to your OpenAI dashboard > Select 
Copy the key > Go to Shinkai Desktop
API keys
from the side menu > Click the + Create new secret key
button.
2
Paste your API key in Shinkai
-
Select the Model Type you’d like to install (i.e.,
GPT 4o, GPT 4o Mini, or Custom
for other models) -
(Optional) You can edit the AI Name —> This is how it will be displayed in your Chats view.
This field only accepts alphanumeric characters and underscores.
3
Add AI and start Chatting
Once added you will be redirected to the Chats view with your new AI selected and ready to initiate a conversation.