LegacyAI allows older Apple computers to interact with AI services like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

LegacyAI works across 15 different Mac systems, from System 7 to 10.11 (El Capitan). LegacyAI has allowed Macintosh computers from 1988 and onwards to communicate with ChatGPT, even before iOS had an official app for it.

For a custom experience or non-ChatGPT usage, you can configure the application to use a proxy server or connect to a local or custom AI service.

Features:

• Converse with OpenAI's ChatGPT on Mac OS 7 - 10.11 (El Capitan)

• DALL-E Image generation

• Free to use but API access is dependent on donations

• Save and load conversations for future reference

• Change AI models to adapt to your needs

• Optionally use your own proxy server or AI service to fully customise your experience

• Customisable preferences

Requirements:

• A Macintosh computer running Mac OS 7 - 10.11 (El Capitan)

• A Motorola 68020 CPU or better

• At least 2MB Ram

• 654KB Disk Space

Notes:

Running costs
While LegacyAI is completely free to use, it is dependent on funding for API use and proxy server running costs. If you find LegacyAI useful and are in a position to donate, please do so here.

To unlock additional features and AI models, you can purchase a license to help support the project.

If you'd like to support the project with a small monthly donation, you can sign up to a subscription.

Security
Mac OS 7/8/9 was built before HTTPS was a standard protocol used for transferring information over the internet. This means that any transmissions you make on an older Macintosh are insecure. In order to enable Mac OS 7 - 9 usage, LegacyAI does not transmit information over HTTPS. Please ensure you understand this and do not use LegacyAI for sensitive subjects.

Special Thanks
Special thanks to Alex Robb for some tips while building this!

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