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Version: 1.31

Desktop app

The Privatemode desktop app is a demo application that makes it easy to chat with different models using the Privatemode API. It bundles the Privatemode proxy with a visual chat interface to provide a ChatGPT-like user experience.

The Privatemode Desktop app interface

The app prioritizes your privacy and data security:

  • Uses only the official Privatemode API for all AI interactions
  • Stores chat history and access key locally on your device
  • Sends no data to third-party services

Getting started​

Ensure the following requirements are met:

  • Operating systems:
    • Windows (x64)
    • MacOS (Apple Silicon)
    • Linux (x64; rpm, deb; experimental)
  • Privatemode access key: Required for authentication
  • Active internet connection: Required for API communication
  1. Download the desktop app for your platform
  2. Install and run it
  3. Enter your access key
  4. Start chatting

Updates​

Privatemode is constantly being improved. This affects the API (e.g., model updates) as well as the app. To take advantage of all the latest features, it's recommended to always use the latest app version. If a new version is available for you to download,

File upload​

Depending on the selected model, the app allows you to upload files and refer to it in your prompts. You can attach files using the "Attach" button, or by drag-and-dropping the files into the chat input.

Common file types are supported:

  • PDF
  • Microsoft Office document types such as PowerPoint presentations or Excel sheets
  • Many more

Logging​

The app stores logs in the user configuration directory:

  • on Windows: %AppData%/EdgelessSystems/privatemode
  • on Mac: $HOME/Library/Application Support/EdgelessSystems/privatemode

When sending a support ticket to support@privatemode.ai, you may attach the log.txt file to help understand the issue.

Transparency log​

Like the Privatemode proxy, the desktop app maintains a manifest log for transparency and auditability. Your system's default user configuration directory contains this log file:

  • on Windows: %AppData%/EdgelessSystems/privatemode
  • on Mac: $HOME/Library/Application Support/EdgelessSystems/privatemode

Limitations​

  • No support for images. Only text undergoes processing. This means photos of text pages in a PDF aren't supported.
  • A chat may not exceed 70,000 words. This includes uploaded files, where it corresponds to about 120 A4 pages with single-spaced text and 12pt font size.