Gptel

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gptel is an Emacs-based LLM client that allows users to interact with various large language models directly within the Emacs editor. It supports multiple independent conversations and tool-use capabilities.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is gptel?

gptel is a versatile Large Language Model chat client designed for Emacs, offering seamless integration with various LLM providers and backends. It functions within any Emacs buffer, enabling users to interact with LLMs for tasks like code rewriting, content generation, and more. Key features include support for multiple independent conversations, tool-use for agentic capabilities, and multi-modal input. Users can save and resume chat sessions, inspect and modify queries before sending, and leverage Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration. gptel supports a wide array of LLM services, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Ollama, and many others, making it a flexible solution for developers and technical users who prefer to stay within their Emacs environment.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to integrate large language models directly into their Emacs environment, generate code snippets, and rewrite text efficiently. Especially valuable for those who prefer a highly customizable and extensible client for interacting with various AI backends without leaving their editor.

Common actions

integrate LLMs

generate code

rewrite text

interact with AI

automate tasks

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Capabilities

Key features

Multiple LLM backend support
In-place LLM interaction
Tool-use capabilities
Multi-modal input
Save/restore chat sessions
Inspect/modify queries
Emacs buffer integration

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What LLM backends does gptel support?

gptel supports a wide range of LLM backends including OpenAI (ChatGPT), Anthropic (Claude), Gemini, Ollama, Azure, GPT4All, Open WebUI, Mistral, Groq, and many others, allowing for flexible integration with various AI services.

How do I secure my API keys with gptel?

You can secure API keys by storing them in Emacs' built-in `authinfo` file, or by fetching them from environment variables. gptel provides functions to read keys from these sources, enhancing security over hardcoding them.

Can gptel be used for multi-modal interactions?

Yes, gptel supports multi-modal input, allowing users to include images, documents, or plain-text files with their requests. This enables more complex interactions with LLMs that can process different types of data.

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