Aethera
A sophisticated web dashboard for AI-powered conversations and image generation with chat interface, multiple conversations, and local storage capabilities.
Features
- Chat Interface: Engage with AI models through a clean, responsive chat interface
- Multiple Conversations: Switch between different conversation threads
- Image Generation: Create and manage AI-generated images with customizable prompts
- Theme Support: Toggle between light and dark modes
- Local Storage: All conversations and images are stored locally on your system
- Markdown Rendering: View beautifully formatted responses with syntax highlighting
Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Go 1.25.5 or later
- Bun package manager
- An OpenAI-compatible API endpoint (OpenAI, local LLM, etc.)
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url>
cd aethera
- Build the backend:
cd backend
go build -o ./dist/aethera ./cmd
- Build the frontend:
cd ../frontend
bun run build
Running the Application
Start the server from the backend directory:
./dist/aethera
By default, the application runs at http://localhost:8080
Open your browser and navigate to the URL to begin using Aethera.
Configuration Options
You can customize the server behavior with these command-line flags:
--data-dir: Directory for storing generated images (default:data)--listen: Address to listen on (default:localhost)--port: Port to listen on (default:8080)
Example:
./dist/aethera --port 3000 --listen 0.0.0.0
Getting Started
- Configure Your API: Navigate to the Settings page and enter your OpenAI-compatible API endpoint URL
- Start Chatting: Use the Chat interface to begin conversations with your AI model
- Generate Images: Visit the Images page to create images using text prompts
- Manage Your Content: View and delete images, organize conversations
Supported AI Services
Aethera works with any OpenAI-compatible API, including:
- OpenAI
- Local LLMs (Ollama, LocalAI, etc.)
- Other compatible AI services
Configure your preferred service in the Settings page.
Troubleshooting
API Connection Issues
If you see authentication errors, verify your API endpoint URL is correct and accessible.
Port Already in Use
Change the port using the --port flag if port 8080 is unavailable.
License
See LICENSE file for details.