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Silly Tavern 101Master it in 7 days
Welcome to the world of AI chat. In one week, go from basics to advanced Silly Tavern skills.
Welcome to the world of AI chat. In one week, go from basics to advanced Silly Tavern skills.
Silly Tavern is an open source artificial intelligence chat platform. We provide you with a dedicated 24/7 AI assistant.
Use character cards to create unique AI characters and enjoy natural dialogue. Anyone can get started easily, no technical knowledge required.
Learn the basics, features, and what you can do
Start learning →A complete guide from environment setup to first startup
Start learning →How to download, create and customize
Start learning →Connection settings with OpenAI, Claude and Gemini
Start learning →Use Ollama’s free native AI
Start learning →Prompts, parameters and UI settings
Start learning →How to use it on your smartphone and an introduction to MiniTavern
Start learning →A curated look at NSFW-friendly role-play setups and why many people settle on Silly Tavern—even though it has a learning curve.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseTermux-based installs frustrate many people; this article points to a more approachable alternative on Android.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseHow Silly Tavern, Janitor AI, CrushOn AI, Candy.ai, and similar tools stack up for unrestricted role-play.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseReal-world testing of Silly Tavern + Qwen 3.5-27B locally on Mac with Ollama, focused on dialogue quality.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseIf you want to enjoy Silly Tavern on your smartphone, use MiniTavern! Chat with AI characters anytime, anywhere with mobile apps compatible with iOS and Android.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseSilly Tavern's collection of high-quality Japanese character cards. Lots of anime, games, original characters, and more.
View details→🇯🇵 JapaneseSilly Tavern Beginner's Guide. Easy-to-follow instructions from installation to basic use.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseIntroduces in detail how to create character cards, set prompts, adjust parameters and other practical methods.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseHow to run AI models locally with Ollama. Enjoy free AI chat while protecting your privacy.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseHow to use models hosted on your own server with Silly Tavern. Technical details and setup instructions.
View details→🇬🇧 EnglishA practical Reddit thread comparing models for role-play—performance, cost, and ease of use.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapanesePrompt engineering, parameter tuning, and character setup tips to elicit better dialogue.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseExamples of how real users use Silly Tavern. It can be used in a variety of ways, including creative support, language learning and entertainment.
Read more→🇯🇵 JapaneseIntroducing the latest character card distribution website, search methods and recommended cards. Popular card information is updated regularly.
Read more→Found a great tutorial, wrote a guide, or learned a neat trick?
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