GPT4FREE is an app initiative that aims to provide educational access to advanced language models. The focus is on providing the community with tools and resources to leverage the power of AI for various use cases, such as content creation, research, and automation, in a manner that is easily accessible. You can use it for educational purposes. The essence of GPT4FREE lies in its mission to make sophisticated AI tools universally available, promoting innovation and education across diverse fields. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install GPT4FREE on your Synology NAS using Docker and Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest GPT4FREE v0.3.5.8 release.

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.

• STEP 3

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it gpt4free. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 4

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the gpt4free folder, create two folders and name them cookies and images. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 5

Right click on the gpt4free folder that you have previously created at STEP 3 then click Properties. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 6

Go to the Permission tab then click Advanced options. From the drop-down menu choose “Make inherited permissions explicit“. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 7

Select Everyone then click the Edit tab. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 8

Check all Read and Write Permissions. Click Done. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 9

After you click Done on STEP 8, check “Apply to this folder, sub-folders and files“. Click Save. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 10

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 11

In the Name field type in gpt4free. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

services:
  gpt4free:
    image: hlohaus789/g4f:latest
    container_name: GPT4FREE
    shm_size: 4g
    healthcheck:
      test: timeout 10s bash -c ':> /dev/tcp/127.0.0.1/8080' || exit 1
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
      start_period: 90s
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/gpt4free/cookies:/app/har_and_cookies:rw
      - /volume1/docker/gpt4free/images:/app/generated_images:rw
    ports:
      - 6439:8080
      - 1330:1337
      - 7281:7900
    restart: on-failure:5

• STEP 12

Scroll down on the page until you see a button named Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.

⌛Now just wait because the GPT4FREE image is about 2.8GB.

• STEP 13

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

• STEP 14

Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂

• STEP 15

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:6439 In the text area, type in your question. Select the AI model and the provider, then click the send icon. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 16

Your AI answer at a glance!

• STEP 17

You can easily change the model and the provider. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 18

On the left sidebar, you can access the Settings. In this area, you can easily add your own API keys from different AI websites. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 19

If you use the AI generated images, remember they will be saved in the images folder that you have previously created at STEP 4.

Enjoy GPT4FREE!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter issues by using this container, make sure to check out the Common Docker issues article.

Note: If you want to run the GPT4FREE container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make GPT4FREE work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket. ⚠️Warning: I do not recommend running GPT4FREE via Reverse Proxy. This product should be used only on localhost. Why don’t I recommend running it via Reverse Proxy? Because if someone were to know your HTTPS address, then they can use your own API keys for free and charge you if you have a paid plan.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
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This post was updated on Friday / November 22nd, 2024 at 1:14 AM