[Bug] Website is down.

[sypr98]

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Configuration
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• Model:** All
• Provider:** All
• Interface:** Web UI

Bug description
Clear steps to reproduce:

1. Exact command/file used: Go to g4f,dev.
   python ...
   2 Observed behavior vs expected: None of the models are outputting messages and I'm not seeing providers like Gemini CLI or Gemini API. I also have no option to enable them.

Environment

• OS: (Windows 11)

Screenshots/Logs

Additional context
Proxy/VPN usage? Special config? Other providers working? I am using the website through GitHub Codespaces. However, this website has worked before when the version on the bottom left would be 5.9.0. Whenever it updates to the latest version (e.g 6.3.1), none of the models ever work until the website changes. I've used the website with this configuration before and it's worked.

[hlohaus]

I'm sorry to hear you're running into issues with the g4f website in GitHub Codespaces—it's frustrating when updates break things that used to work fine. Based on what you've described (working on version 5.9.0 but failing on 6.3.1), this could be related to compatibility changes, caching, or session handling. Here's a clearer set of troubleshooting steps to try:

1. Switch to the Web Interface

• Instead of relying on the local/app version in Codespaces, try accessing the official chat interface directly via your browser: https://g4f.dev/chat/.
• This bypasses any local version-specific bugs and uses the latest stable setup. Log in if needed, and test if models load and respond there. If it works on the site but not in Codespaces, the issue is likely with your local environment.

2. Clear Browser and App Cache

Caching can cause conflicts after updates, especially with cookies and session data. Here's how to clear it:

• Browser Cache (e.g., in Chrome, Firefox, or Codespaces' built-in browser):

  1. Open your browser's developer tools (press F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I).
  2. Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab.
  3. Under "Storage" or "Cookies," find the domain g4f.dev and delete all associated data.
  4. Clear the full browser cache: Go to Settings > Privacy/Security > Clear browsing data (select "Cached images and files" and "Cookies," then apply for the last hour or all time).
  5. Restart the browser and reload the site.

• App/Local Cache (in GitHub Codespaces):

  1. Open the terminal in Codespaces.
  2. Navigate to the cache directory: cd ~/.config/g4f/cookies/
  3. Delete the GUI cache: rm -rf .gui_cache (or just delete the contents inside it if you want to be cautious).
  4. Restart your Codespaces session (or the app if running it separately) and try again.

3. Additional Tips

• Downgrade if Possible: If the web version works but you need the local setup, check if you can pin or revert to version 5.9.0 in your Codespaces environment (e.g., via pip install g4f==5.9.0 if it's a Python package). But note that older versions might have security risks or miss new features.
• Check for Updates/Logs: After clearing cache, run the app with verbose logging (if available, like g4f --debug) to see error messages. Also, ensure your Codespaces has the latest Node.js/Python dependencies.
• Network/Proxy Issues: Codespaces can sometimes have proxy quirks—try disabling any VPN or checking your internet connection.
• If none of this helps, it might be a known bug with the 6.x updates. Consider reporting it on the g4f GitHub repo (https://github.com/xtekky/gpt4free) with details like your OS, exact error messages, and versions.

Let me know how it goes or if you share more details (like error logs), and I'll help refine this further!

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