Faraday.Dev

Faraday.dev, now known as Backyard AI, is an AI writing assistant tool that allows users to create immersive AI-powered characters for fictional text and voice chats. It offers powerful customizations like Lorebooks and Author's Note for dynamic storytelling.

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Pricing

Freemium · Paid

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Mixed

About

What is Faraday.dev?

Faraday.dev, rebranded as Backyard AI, is a platform designed for creating immersive AI-powered characters for fictional text and voice chats without filters. Users can explore thousands of pre-existing characters or build their own with powerful customizations. Key features include Lorebooks for enriching AI understanding of context and memories, and Author's Note for guiding AI responses to set the scene or story direction. The platform also offers Grammars to customize character responses and advanced model parameters for fine-grained control over AI behavior. Backyard AI supports both web and iOS apps, with an Android app coming soon, and provides various subscription plans with different model selections and context sizes.

Best used for

Ideal for writers and gamers who need to create unique AI characters, develop immersive fictional narratives, and engage in dynamic text and voice chats. Especially valuable for those seeking unfiltered AI interactions and fine-grained control over AI behavior through features like Lorebooks and Grammars.

Common actions

create AI characters

generate fictional narratives

customize AI responses

engage in roleplaying

develop interactive stories

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Capabilities

Key features

AI character creation
Fictional text chats
Voice chats
Lorebooks for context
Author's Note for guidance
Grammars for responses
Advanced model parameters

Target Audience

writergamer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Paid

Free Plan

FAQs

What is the difference between Backyard AI's Standard and Pro plans?

The main differences lie in model selection and context size. The Pro plan offers a larger selection of advanced AI models and a maximum context size of 100,000 tokens, compared to the Standard plan's 16,384 tokens and fewer models. Both plans include unlimited messaging and features like Lorebooks.

Does Backyard AI filter or censor AI model generations?

No, Backyard AI explicitly states that they do not have a filter like Character.ai and do not censor or filter text model generations. However, users are required to follow Community Guidelines when sharing content on the Community Hub.

Can I try Backyard AI before committing to a subscription?

Yes, Backyard AI offers a free tier that includes 300 messages per week, access to 7 models, and a 16k max memory size. This allows users to test out the platform and its models before deciding on a paid subscription.

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