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Introducing PrivateGPT: A Secure and Private QnA Chatbot for Local Document Interaction

Introduction:

PrivateGPT is an innovative QnA chatbot that enables users to interact with their documents without relying on an internet connection. With a focus on privacy and security, PrivateGPT ensures that none of your data ever leaves your local execution environment. This post introduces PrivateGPT, highlights its features, and provides instructions on how to get started.

Features:

Offline Document Interaction: PrivateGPT allows seamless processing and querying of documents even without an internet connection. This feature ensures that users have complete control over their data and can access it at any time.

Privacy and Security: Unlike traditional chatbots that operate on cloud-based platforms, PrivateGPT keeps all your data within your local execution environment. This approach guarantees privacy and eliminates concerns about data breaches or unauthorized access.

Easy Setup: Getting started with PrivateGPT is straightforward. All you need is Python 3.8 or later and a minimum of 16GB of memory. The provided instructions guide you through the installation process, making it accessible for users with varying technical backgrounds.

How to Get Started:

Clone the Repository: Start by cloning the PrivateGPT repository and star it to receive updates.

Install Dependencies: Navigate to the client folder and run "npm install" to install the necessary dependencies. Then, run "npm run dev" to start the development server.

Set Up the Server: Go to the server folder and install the required dependencies by running "pip install -r requirements.txt". Execute "python privateGPT.py" to run the PrivateGPT server.

Document Ingestion: Open your web browser and access localhost:3000. Download the required model and upload your desired document. Click on "Ingest data" to process the document quickly.

Query your Data: Once the document is ingested, you can start querying the data. Keep in mind that data querying might be slow, so please be patient.

Supported Document Formats:

PrivateGPT supports a wide range of document formats, including CSV, Word Document (docx), EverNote (enex), Email (eml), EPub (epub), HTML File (html), Markdown (md), Outlook Message (msg), Open Document Text (odt), Portable Document Format (PDF), PowerPoint Document (pptx), and Text file (txt) in UTF-8 encoding.

Support and Updates:

(https://discord.gg/A6EzvsKX4u) to get support and connect with the community.

Conclusion:

PrivateGPT offers an exceptional solution for those who value privacy and need an offline document interaction tool. With its secure and local execution environment, this QnA chatbot ensures complete control over your data. Whether you're a professional working with sensitive information or an individual seeking a private document querying tool, PrivateGPT is an excellent choice. Get started today and experience a new level of privacy and convenience in managing your documents.

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