> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.meganova.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # SillyTavern x MegaNova AI: Group Chat Setup Guide - URL: https://blog.meganova.ai/sillytavern-x-meganova-ai-group-chat-setup-guide/ - Published: 2025-11-07T03:17:24.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-16T15:34:25.000Z - Description: Learn how to set up MegaNova AI for group chats in SillyTavern. A fast, easy guide to multi-character RP with free, high-quality AI models. - Author: MegaNova AI - Tags: #Import 2026-07-09 05:42 [**PewDiePie’s new “AI Council” video**](https://youtu.be/qw4fDU18RcU?si=mHttvJCHzy%5F4xNfU%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dblog&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=STgroupchat&utm%5Fcontent=citation&ref=blog.meganova.ai) just showed the world how AIs can debate, vote, and collaborate like real people — and now, you can build your own version too. With [**MegaNova AI**](https://www.meganova.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=STgroupchat&utm%5Fcontent=citation), you’ll learn in 5 minutes how to set up dynamic AI group chats on **SillyTavern** in just a few minutes — no complex setup required. ## What is SillyTavern? **SillyTavern** is a locally installed AI chat app that lets you create and talk with custom AI characters on your own device. Originally a refined fork of **TavernAI** 1.2.8 by Cohee and RossAscends, it’s now a favorite among AI roleplay fans. ### Key Highlights: - **Create & Chat:** Build or import AI personalities for dynamic conversations. - **Customizable UI:** Adjust backgrounds, layouts, and character behavior. - **Group Chats:** Interact with multiple AI characters at once. - **Model-Friendly:** Supports DeepSeek, Claude, OpenAI, and local LLMs. - **Private & Local:** Runs entirely on your device — no tracking, full privacy. Now with [**MegaNova**](https://www.meganova.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=STgroupchat&utm%5Fcontent=citation)**’s free API**, you get faster, private, Manta-powered roleplay — all with zero setup hassle. ## Setting Up AI Group Chat in SillyTavern ### Step 1: Clone and Run SillyTavern Source Go to the official [**MegaNova**](https://www.meganova.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=STgroupchat&utm%5Fcontent=citation) repository: 👉 [**https://github.com/MeganovaAI/SillyTavern**](https://github.com/MeganovaAI/SillyTavern?utm%5Fsource=blog&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=STgroupchat&utm%5Fcontent=citation) Clone the source code to your local machine and run it according to the provided setup instructions. ### Step 2: Configure MegaNova API Open the **Config** in **SillyTavern**. - **API:** Chat Completion - **Chat Completion Source:** MegaNova AI - **MegaNova AI Model**: Choose **any compatible model** you like in this list ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-8bb0be46-e586-4538-b321-ae525353813f.png) - **API Key:** you can find it on [**MegaNova API Key**](https://console.meganova.ai/apiKeys?utm%5Fsource=blog&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=blog%5Fmn%5Flaunch&utm%5Fcontent=body%5Flink) (starts with sk-). ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-b2160274-f7eb-4bc8-a08e-63495d80ab35.png) - Click **Connect** ### Step 3: Use Character Bot to request character creation ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-31b57d15-1b7b-4b63-bc6f-6558bf38fac6.png) You can request to create ****Character Types** ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-98197420-58ec-4c87-aa2b-8de7800a4368.png) You can request to create ****Character Name** ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-2566f274-c9f6-439e-a185-7c45be760f17.png) You can also request to create ****Character's Personality & Appearance** > 💡 Pro tip: Check out this [setup guide](https://blog.meganova.ai/meganova-api-x-sillytavern-build-ai-image-characters-for-roleplay-in-5-minutes/?utm%5Fsource=blog&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=STgroupchat&utm%5Fcontent=citation) to create your realistic AI image characters. ### Step 4: Save your character setting Click this icon to **create** and **save** your character’s information ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-60843c9a-00b6-4ba7-ab9b-5ed364db724b.jpeg) **Insert** all character's **descriptions** & **information** ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-8d8671a8-1732-4e8c-9438-dcde7b530b03.png) Example: 1st character - **Bogna** Similarly, **create 3 or more characters** based on **Character Bot’s suggestions** about personalities, visuals, etc. ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-69c47762-c159-45c1-b64d-e0ce6bb4a133.png) Example: 2nd character creation - **Fyora** ### Step 5: Create a group chat following these steps ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-79077dfb-7c2a-41ee-9bc6-bc9afa2caae1.png) Click this ****group icon** ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-4885610b-fb7b-470d-b1b9-05e23ec44daa.png) ****Add** created characters to group chat ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-3a4f0a56-3105-4c10-b44c-75bcfb2ec48d.png) Choose ****Natural Order** option ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-312b963a-f5f0-480c-8b45-876a32bf7ab3.png) Choose ****Allow self-response & Auto Mode** ### Step 6: Start new chat ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-357e5ee4-a9da-4a9e-8d38-3c47e24f7d61.png) ![](https://blog.meganova.ai/content/images/2025/11/data-src-image-e912b089-4323-4f80-bc6c-fa1d5b1476f4.png) Enjoy the dynamic conversations between your AI characters! ## Final Thoughts And that’s it — your SillyTavern AI group chat is now fully set up with [**MegaNova’s**](https://www.meganova.ai/?utm%5Fsource=blog&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=STgroupchat&utm%5Fcontent=citation)free API! Your AI characters can chat, roleplay, and react to each other in real time. > 💡 Pro tip: Add unique prompts or personality tags to make every interaction feel more natural and dynamic. 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