How Chuk Chat Works
How Chuk Chat Works
[edit]This page explains the full Chuk Chat flow in plain language.
The short version
[edit]When you send a message, Chuk Chat sends your request through a secure backend, routes it to an open-weight AI model, streams the answer back in real time, and stores your chat history in encrypted form.
Step-by-step message flow
[edit]- You type a message in the app (web, desktop, or mobile).
- Your app session is authenticated with your account.
- The request goes to the Chuk Chat backend (api.chuk.chat).
- The backend routes the request through OpenRouter to an allowed open-weight provider/model.
- The AI response is streamed back chunk-by-chunk, so you can read it live.
- Your conversation is saved in encrypted form and synced between your devices.
Why responses appear live
[edit]Chuk Chat uses streaming protocols so text appears while it is generated, instead of waiting for a full final answer.
What happens when you use voice
[edit]- Your recorded audio is sent for transcription.
- Transcription is handled by Groq Whisper.
- The transcribed text is then sent as a normal chat message.
What happens when you attach files/images
[edit]- Attachments are prepared and sent with your message.
- Vision-capable models can use attached images for context.
- In chat history, file/image references are preserved so conversations remain understandable.
What happens when you are offline
[edit]- The app can show cached chat history.
- Once online again, sync services update your data.