SillyTavern
chat-ui29,024AGPL-3.0

SillyTavern

Powerful, customizable chat interface for roleplaying with local and remote LLMs with character management.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
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Platforms
web, macos, linux, windows
Pricing
free-open-source
Status
active
License
AGPL-3.0

What it does

Core capabilities at a glance

  • Extensive character creation with personality management
  • World info and lorebooks for persistent context
  • Expression images and character sprites
  • Plugin and extension system
  • Group chats with multiple characters
  • 50+ API backend support (text, image, TTS)

Deep dive

The full breakdown - performance, comparisons, and setup

SillyTavern

SillyTavern is the most feature-rich chat interface for LLMs, originally built for roleplay but powerful enough for any conversational use case.

What it is

SillyTavern is a browser-based chat interface that connects to 50+ API backends including Ollama, OpenAI, Claude, and text-generation-webui. Its standout features are character creation, lorebooks, and group chat management.

Get started

git clone https://github.com/SillyTavern/SillyTavern.git
cd SillyTavern
npm install
node server.js

When to use something else

Frequently asked

Quick answers to common questions

What is SillyTavern?

SillyTavern is a chat-ui tool for local AI workloads. Powerful, customizable chat interface for roleplaying with local and remote LLMs with character management.

Is SillyTavern free and open source?

Yes, SillyTavern has 29,024 GitHub stars and is licensed under AGPL-3.0. You can self-host it for free on web, macos, linux, windows.

What platforms does SillyTavern support?

SillyTavern runs on web, macos, linux, windows.

What hardware do I need for SillyTavern?

The hardware requirements depend on which models you run. Check our hardware directory for compatible GPUs and systems. SillyTavern has 29,024 GitHub stars and an active community.

Does SillyTavern support GPU acceleration?

SillyTavern supports GPU acceleration via CUDA, Metal, or Vulkan depending on your platform. For the best performance, pair it with an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 5090.

What are the best alternatives to SillyTavern?

Popular alternatives include other chat-ui tools in our directory. Browse our full collection at /tool for comparisons, community reviews, and benchmark data to find the right fit for your workflow.

How much does SillyTavern cost?

SillyTavern is free-open-source. It is completely free and open source to self-host.

Pairs well with

Complementary tools, models, and hardware

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