We’re excited to announce the release of Chat4Us-Creator v0.5.15! You can now download this latest update directly from our GitHub repository.
This release packs several key improvements we previewed earlier. Specifically, we’ve introduced Ollama support for local AI, added automatic date validation, refactored dynamic client loading, updated the UI for internationalization, and squashed some minor bugs.
Here’s a closer look at the main features.
Introducing Ollama AI Integration
First, we’ve integrated Ollama, a powerful open-source framework for running LLMs locally. This tool simplifies deploying AI models on your own machine.
Ollama offers a fantastic range of ready-to-download models, from compact 2B parameter models to massive 120B ones. Consequently, it’s a perfect choice for building chatbots that can run completely offline, giving you full control over your data and budget.
So, how does it work in Chat4Us?
We added a new OllamaModelClient class to handle the connection. To get started, simply use the included capital-quiz.ria chatbot file. It’s pre-configured to work with Ollama.
Your Quick-Start Guide:
- Create a new chatbot server.
- Enter http://localhost:4891/v1/chat/completions in the AI servers field.
- Run Ollama and download the model gemma3:4b.
- Register your soft or web client.
Now you’re ready for endless AI-driven capital quiz sessions!
Automatic Date Validation is Here
Many of you noted that our appointments-scheduler.ria example needed proper date validation. We listened.
This release introduces automatic date validation. Now, the system will automatically trigger an error action if a user provides an invalid date format. We’ve added support for both US (MM/dd/yyyy) and UK (dd/MM/yyyy) standards directly in the Validation tab of the node editor.
Minor Updates & Bug Fixes
We’ve also implemented minor UI tweaks and message updates to improve consistency and pave the way for internationalization. Furthermore, we’ve resolved several bugs to enhance the overall stability and reliability of your projects. These collective efforts ensure a smoother and more robust user experience.
A Note on a Postponed Feature
We initially planned to make the AI context size a per-server setting instead of a global one. However, this change requires major modifications to the SQLite database structure. Implementing it now would make upgrades complex and error-prone for our users.
Therefore, we are postponing this feature until we complete the Chat4Us-Setup project. This future tool will automate installation, updates, and recovery, making such a significant database change much safer.
We Value Your Input
We are deeply committed to improving Chat4Us-Creator with every release. Your feedback is essential to this process. Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts, suggestions, and bug reports with us. We look forward to hearing from you!
PS: Download the latest version now and experience the new features firsthand!
