Cherry Studio

Overview

Cherry Studio is an open-source, all-in-one AI client assistant that brings together multi-model chat, knowledge base management, AI painting, and translation in a single tool. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, lowering the technical barrier so even users with zero experience can get started quickly, while still giving developers powerful extensibility.

Core features include multi-model answers, automatic conversation grouping, conversation export, AI painting, and translation. Cherry Studio offers unified management of multiple service providers, aggregating models from OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Azure, and more. Users can customize the interface with global CSS, choose list or bubble chat layouts, set personalized avatars, and rearrange the sidebar menu. A local knowledge base system supports PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, and MD files, with local files, URLs, or sitemaps as data sources.

With quick Q&A, fast translation, content summarization, and robust backup options, Cherry Studio is committed to improving users' work efficiency and creativity while keeping data safe.

Core capabilities

Basic conversation features

One question answered by multiple models, auto-grouped chats, conversation export, custom parameters, a 1,000+ assistant marketplace, and Markdown/formula/HTML rendering.

Multi-model answers

Generate responses from multiple models to the same question for easy side-by-side comparison.

Automatic grouping

Conversations are grouped by assistant automatically for quick retrieval of history.

Conversation export

Export full or partial chats to formats such as Markdown and Word for storage and sharing.

Highly customizable parameters

Add your own parameters to meet personalized needs.

Assistant marketplace

Built-in 1,000+ industry-specific assistants for translation, coding, writing, and more; create your own too.

Multi-format rendering

Supports Markdown, formula rendering, and live HTML preview to improve content display.

Integrated specialty features

AI painting with a dedicated panel, free web-based AI mini-apps, translation panel and in-chat translation, unified file management, and global search.

AI painting

Use a dedicated panel to generate high-quality images from natural language descriptions.

AI mini-apps

Access a variety of free web-based AI tools without switching browsers.

Translation

Supports a dedicated translation panel, in-chat translation, and prompt translation across multiple scenarios.

File management

Files from chats, paintings, and knowledge bases are categorized in one place to avoid tedious searching.

Global search

Quickly locate history and knowledge base content to boost productivity.

Unified multi-provider management

Aggregate models from OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Azure, one-click model retrieval, rotating API keys, automatic avatars, and support for custom providers.

Provider model aggregation

Call models from OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Azure, and other major providers in one place.

Automatic model retrieval

Fetch the full model list with one click, no manual configuration needed.

Multi-key rotation

Rotate multiple API keys to avoid rate limit issues.

Accurate avatar matching

Automatically assign a dedicated avatar to each model for easy identification.

Custom providers

Connect third-party services that follow OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, or similar specifications.

Customizable UI and layout

Global CSS theming, list/bubble chat layouts, custom message styles and avatars, and hideable/reorderable sidebar menu.

Custom CSS

Customize global styles to create a unique interface.

Custom chat layout

Choose list or bubble style and customize message appearances, including code snippets.

Custom avatars

Set personalized avatars for the app and your assistants.

Custom sidebar menu

Hide or reorder sidebar features to optimize your experience.

Local knowledge base system

Import PDF/DOCX/PPTX/XLSX/TXT/MD, pull from files/URLs/sitemaps/manual input, export knowledge bases, and verify with search checks.

Multi-format support

Import files in PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, MD, and more.

Multiple data sources

Use local files, URLs, sitemaps, or manually entered content as knowledge base sources.

Knowledge base export

Export processed knowledge bases to share with others.

Search check

After import, search and test in real time to review processing and chunking results.

Focused features

Quick Q&A assistant in any app, quick translation of selected text, fast content summarization, and one-click explanations without complex prompts.

Quick Q&A

Summon a quick assistant in any app (e.g., WeChat, browser) to get answers fast.

Quick translation

Quickly translate words or text in other apps and contexts.

Content summarization

Quickly summarize long text to improve information extraction.

Explanation

Explain confusing questions with one click, no complex prompts needed.

Data protection

Multiple backup options (local, WebDAV, scheduled) and fully local usage with local LLMs to prevent data leakage.

Multiple backup options

Local, WebDAV, and scheduled backups keep your data safe.

Data security

Run entirely locally with local large models to avoid data leakage risks.

Use cases

Quickly generate outlines and paragraphs when writing blog posts

Translate foreign-language materials while maintaining context and consistency

Assist in writing code, debugging bugs, or generating comments

Organize meeting notes and extract key action points

Deepen understanding of concepts through dialogue while learning new topics

Craft social media copy that engages the intended audience

Simulate interview conversations to improve job-seeking performance

Create daily plans and receive personalized suggestions

Compare answer quality across different AI models