Installing SillyPilot
Current Development Status & Setup Guide
Development Status
SillyPilot is currently in early development, working towards a full mobile app experience. During this phase:
- The app is being developed as a web application first
- Mobile app packaging with Expo is in progress
- Features and UI are actively being refined
- Community feedback is highly valued
📱 Mobile App Status:
While we work on the native mobile app, you can use SillyPilot through your mobile browser. Full app store deployment is coming soon!
Prerequisites
Choose your preferred setup path:
OpenRouter Path (Recommended for Mobile)
- An OpenRouter account
- API credits from OpenRouter
- Modern mobile browser
SillyTavern Path (Advanced Features)
- A running SillyTavern instance on your PC
- SillyTavern external connections plugin
- Network access to your SillyTavern server
OpenRouter Setup
- Visit OpenRouter.ai and create an account
- Purchase API credits (required for model access)
- Generate your API key from the dashboard
- Access SillyPilot through your mobile browser
- Enter your OpenRouter API key in settings
- Choose your preferred AI model
💡 Pro Tip:
Start with smaller models to conserve credits while testing. You can always upgrade to more powerful models later!
SillyTavern Integration (Optional)
- Install and configure SillyTavern on your PC
- Enable the external connections plugin
- Configure your firewall/network settings
- Access SillyPilot through your mobile browser
- Enter your SillyTavern server address
- Test the connection in settings
🔒 Security Note:
When using SillyTavern integration, ensure your network connection is secure and private.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- OpenRouter API key not working
- Verify API key is correctly copied
- Check remaining API credits
- SillyTavern connection failed
- Verify server is running
- Check network connectivity
- Confirm plugin is enabled
Next Steps
After completing setup: