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How to Use Janitor AI for Free | Create Your Own Chatbot With Generative AI

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Introduction to Janitor AI: Overview and Requirements

Janitor AI is an exciting new platform that allows users to create and interact with AI-generated chatbot characters. With Janitor AI, you can chat with fictional personas like video game characters, celebrities, or even entirely original creations.

To use Janitor AI, you first need to sign up for an account on their website. There are a few key requirements to get started:

Overview of Janitor AI

Janitor AI utilizes advanced generative AI technology to simulate conversational chatbot characters. Each chatbot has a defined personality and can discuss designated topics through natural language conversations. The chatbots are powered behind the scenes by large language models like GPT-3. Janitor AI provides the frontend interface and tools to create and customize the chatbot personas.

Requirements for Using Janitor AI

To use Janitor AI, you need to be at least 18 years old to create an account. This is due to some mature content limitations. You'll also need to connect the chatbots to an external AI API. Janitor AI does not provide its own AI models. Popular options are Anthropic, KoboldAI, or OpenAI.

Registering and Setting Up Your Janitor AI Account

Getting started on Janitor AI involves creating your user profile, selecting a chatbot character avatar, and properly configuring the AI API integration. Here are the steps for registering and setting up your account:

Creating Your Profile

First, you'll register for an account by signing in with Google, Twitter, or Discord. You'll need to enter some basic profile info like your name, username, bio, and appearance details. The appearance details will be provided to your chatbot characters as context for conversing with you.

Selecting a Chatbot Character

Janitor AI has a library of premade chatbot personas you can select from. For example, characters from games, movies, books, and more. Simply browse the options and choose one to start chatting with. Each character profile displays sample info like their name, image, personality traits, and a starter prompt message when you begin chatting.

Setting Up the AI API

Since Janitor AI doesn't provide its own AI, you'll need to connect it to an external API like Anthropic, KoboldAI, or OpenAI. The free OpenAI API has rate limits, so you may need a paid plan. A reverse proxy service is recommended for connecting to OpenAI for free. You can find open source options that provide API keys to bypass OpenAI limits.

Chatting with Premade Characters

Once your account is set up, you can start chatting with any of the available premade chatbot personas that align with your interests.

Starting a Chat Session

To begin chatting, just select a character that looks interesting and tap 'Chat'. This will open up a messaging window where you can start talking to the bot. The chatbot will respond in character based on the defined personality. Have fun seeing where the conversation leads!

Chatbot Content and Limitations

The premade chatbots can discuss a variety of topics, though profanity filters may limit some conversations. Since they are AI-generated, the chatbot responses may not always seem completely human or logical. Expect some repetitiveness and limitations in prolonged chats.

Creating Your Own Custom Chatbot

For full creative freedom, you can use Janitor AI to build your own custom chatbot persona from scratch. Here's an overview of customizing your own chatbot:

Naming and Tagging Your Chatbot

Give your chatbot a name and add descriptive tags about their interests, background, and personality traits you want them to exhibit. The tags will help shape the types of conversations your chatbot can have.

Defining Your Chatbot's Personality

Write a detailed description of your chatbot's personality, background, interests, and quirks in the provided text field. This info will directly influence how your chatbot talks and behaves when interacting with users.

Generating and Interacting with Your Chatbot

After entering the key details, Janitor AI will generate your custom chatbot persona! You can then chat with your creation and see it respond organically based on the provided personality profile.

Tips for Using Janitor AI Responsibly

While chatting with AI bots can be fun, keep these responsible use tips in mind when using Janitor AI:

Using Your Daily Credits Wisely

You get a limited number of free chat credits per day based on your account type. Use them judiciously for testing. Consider paid plans if you want to have longer conversations without daily limits.

Embracing Real Human Connections

Don't forget the importance of real human relationships and conversations. AI chatbots have limitations. Make time for genuine interactions with friends and family along with synthetic chats.

Conclusion

Janitor AI provides an entertaining way to create and chat with AI-generated personas. With the right expectations set, it can be a fun creativity tool.

Remember to use it responsibly within daily limits, and continue prioritizing real relationships with people. The future possibilities for AI chatbots like Janitor AI are very exciting!

FAQ

Q: How much does it cost to use Janitor AI?
A: Janitor AI offers a free tier that provides 250 credits per day. Paid plans are available for additional credits.

Q: What is a chatbot jailbreak prompt?
A: The jailbreak prompt allows the AI chatbot to behave more naturally outside its original constraints.

Q: Can I make money from my custom Janitor AI chatbot?
A: While Janitor AI does not directly facilitate commercial use, you could potentially monetize an AI chatbot on your own platform.

Q: What options are there for generating chatbot responses?
A: Janitor AI supports OpenAI and KoboldAI. You can also use free third-party reverse proxies.

Q: Are Janitor AI chatbots safe for children?
A: No, Janitor AI requires users to be 18+ and chatbot content is not filtered or screened.

Q: Can I download and run Janitor AI chatbots offline?
A: No, Janitor AI chatbots require an internet connection to generate responses through the API.

Q: How do I delete my Janitor AI account?
A: You can delete your Janitor AI account from the settings page. This will erase your profile and any custom chatbots.

Q: What happens if I use up my daily Janitor AI credits?
A: You will not be able to generate any more chatbot responses until your credits reset the next day.

Q: Are there any limits on chatbot message length?
A: Yes, each AI-generated response has a limit of 2000 tokens or approximately 1000 words.

Q: Can I customize the avatar for my chatbot?
A: Yes, when creating a custom chatbot you can upload an image to use as the avatar.