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Lesseffort is a UI for ChatGPT that allows users to customize the appearance, create prompts, share conversations, save messages, and track API usage. It aims to enhance the ChatGPT experience and provide more control over interactions with the AI assistant.
Users must first configure an OpenAI API key to begin using Lesseffort to interact with ChatGPT. Once connected, you can customize the interface, utilize community-shared prompts, create custom prompts, share conversations, and save important messages.
Lesseffort.io offers basic functionality for free and provides an optional subscription for premium features. Users must provide their own OpenAI API key and pay OpenAI directly for token usage.
You can obtain an OpenAI API key by registering at https://platform.openai.com/signup. Additional details regarding the OpenAI API can be found at https://openai.com/blog/openai-api.
Your API key is stored locally in your browser. Requests are sent directly to OpenAI without passing through our backend, ensuring we never store your key.
A ChatGPT Plus subscription is not required to use Lesseffort.io; you only need a valid OpenAI API key.
Both ChatGPT Plus and the ChatGPT API utilize the same underlying models and deliver equivalent output quality.
Both the free and premium versions of Lesseffort.io allow users to engage in an unlimited number of chats.
No, only the specific messages and conversations you choose to save are stored in our database. All other content remains in your browser's local storage.
Yes, Lesseffort.io automatically synchronizes your saved messages and conversations across all your devices.
Lesseffort.io is generally faster for longer responses, though actual performance depends on your connection speed and current API availability.
While there is no native app, we support PWA, allowing you to run the tool in a standalone window without browser navigation.
If you cancel your paid subscription, the change will take effect after the current billing period ends, at which point your account will be downgraded to the free version.
We do not offer refunds at this time. You may downgrade to the free plan before the next billing cycle via the "Manage Subscription" section on your account page.
You can contact our support team via email at hi@lesseffort.io or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/zdw5qp32TY.
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