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• Last commit 11mo ago
• 4 active contributors
• MIT licensed
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• ⚠ Single-maintainer risk — top contributor 97% of recent commits
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| # | What we check | Why it matters | |---|---|---| | 1 | You're in LiLittleCat/awesome-free-chatgpt | Confirms the artifact applies here, not a fork | | 2 | License is still MIT | Catches relicense before you depend on it | | 3 | Default branch main exists | Catches branch renames | | 4 | 5 critical file paths still exist | Catches refactors that moved load-bearing code | | 5 | Last commit ≤ 348 days ago | Catches sudden abandonment since generation |

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A curated list of 312+ free ChatGPT mirror websites and alternatives, maintained as a GitHub repository with a Python script (convert.py) to transform and validate the URLs stored in urls.json. It solves the problem of discovering working, no-login-required ChatGPT clones by crowdsourcing mirrors and filtering out defunct sites through community issue templates. Flat structure: urls.json holds the raw mirror data (tabular format with site URL, tags, date added, notes). README.md and README_en.md render the curated table in Markdown. convert.py transforms or validates the JSON data (likely for CI/documentation generation). Issue templates in .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ guide contributors to add or report sites in a structured way.

Chinese and English-speaking users seeking free access to ChatGPT without account creation or payment, plus contributors who maintain the list by reporting broken mirrors or submitting new mirror sites via GitHub issues.

Active and well-maintained: 312 sites tracked with a last-commit indicator badge, community contribution templates in place (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/), and bilingual README documentation. The project is production-ready for its use case (a living list), though it's a curation repository rather than a software application. Clear governance around site ordering (discussion #80) and labeling standards indicate maturity.

High churn risk: mirror sites frequently go down (issue template exists specifically for 'site failure reports'), requiring constant human verification. Single-maintainer dependency on LiLittleCat for triage. No automated health checks visible in the file structure—no CI/CD pipeline shown for validating URLs. The convert.py script exists but its purpose and test coverage are unclear from the file list alone.

Active community contributions of new mirrors and failure reports via issue templates. The README mentions 'continuously updated' status and recent sponsor integrations (RawChat, heck.ai). The badge shows 'last-commit' metadata, indicating ongoing maintenance, though specific recent PRs/milestones are not visible in the file list provided.

git clone https://github.com/LiLittleCat/awesome-free-chatgpt.git
cd awesome-free-chatgpt
# Install Python (for convert.py if needed)
python3 convert.py  # Run the converter if needed
# Open README.md or browse urls.json directly

Daily commands: This is not a runnable application. To use it: (1) Clone the repo, (2) Open README.md in a browser or text editor to browse the mirror table, (3) Click any URL in the table to access a ChatGPT mirror. To contribute, file an issue using the templates in .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/.

• urls.json — The core data source containing all 312+ free ChatGPT mirror site URLs and metadata—essential for understanding what this project catalogs and distributes.
• README.md — Primary documentation in Chinese explaining the project's purpose, usage guidelines, and contribution workflows that all contributors must follow.
• convert.py — The conversion/processing script that transforms and validates the URLs data, likely the build pipeline that generates distributed artifacts.
• README_en.md — English translation of primary documentation, critical for international contributors to understand project scope and governance.
• .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/添加镜像站点.md — Defines the standardized submission template for contributors proposing new ChatGPT mirror sites, enforcing consistent data collection.
• .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/反馈站点失效.md — Defines the template for reporting defunct mirror sites, enabling community maintenance and data quality assurance.

• urls.json (Data Store) (JSON, Git version control) — Single source of truth for all 312+ mirror sites; must maintain schema consistency and be human-editable
  • Failure mode: Schema corruption, invalid URLs, duplicates → convert.py validation fails, distribution breaks
• convert.py (Transformation Pipeline) (Python 3.x, standard library) — Reads and validates urls.json; outputs distributable formats (markdown, CSV, etc.) for consumption by frontend and users
  • Failure mode: Script errors, missing validation → malformed output, bad data shipped to users, stale mirror links
• GitHub Issue Templates (Governance) (GitHub Issues, Markdown) — Standardizes community submissions and defect reports; reduces entropy, ensures required metadata is captured
  • Failure mode: Unclear requirements → inconsistent submissions, maintainer must spend time clarifying, quality control breaks down
• README.md/README_en.md (Documentation) (Markdown, Git) — Communicates project scope, contribution guidelines, and safety warnings to users and contributors
  • Failure mode: Outdated or unclear docs → users misunderstand project, submit off-topic issues, contribute inappropriately
• GitHub Actions / Releases (Distribution) (GitHub Actions (inferred), static hosting) — Publishes converted outputs and dataset to CDN or GitHub releases for global access
  • Failure mode: Deployment fails or is forgotten → users receive stale data, outdated mirror list, poor user experience

• Community user → GitHub Issues (via template) — User submits new mirror site URL or reports dead site via standardized issue template
• GitHub Issues → Maintainer review queue — Issues notify maintainers of submissions/defects requiring validation and decision
• Maintainer validation → urls.json — Approved sites added or defunct sites removed from central data file
• urls.json → convert.py — Conversion script reads raw JSON, applies transformations and validation rules
• convert.py → Distributable outputs (markdown, CSV, JSON, etc.) — Script generates consumer-friendly formats for README, API responses, or app integration
• Distributable outputs → GitHub releases / CDN / README.md — Processed data published to GitHub and static hosting for global download
• GitHub / CDN → `` — undefined

Add a new free ChatGPT mirror site

1. Navigate to GitHub Issues and click 'New Issue', then select the '添加镜像站点' (Add Mirror Site) template (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/添加镜像站点.md)
2. Fill in the required fields: site URL, description, availability status, any special requirements or notes (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/添加镜像站点.md)
3. Submit the issue; maintainers will review and validate the site before adding it to the primary data file (urls.json)
4. After approval, the new site entry will be added to urls.json in the standardized format expected by convert.py (urls.json)
5. Run convert.py to validate the updated urls.json and regenerate any distributable outputs (convert.py)

Report a defunct or invalid mirror site

1. Open a new GitHub Issue using the '反馈站点失效' (Report Invalid Site) template (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/反馈站点失效.md)
2. Provide the URL of the defunct site and details about why it is no longer functional (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/反馈站点失效.md)
3. Maintainers will verify the report and remove or mark the entry in urls.json as inactive (urls.json)
4. Run convert.py to validate and regenerate outputs reflecting the removal (convert.py)

Maintain data integrity and publish updated mirror list

1. Review all pending issues created from issue templates (新增和失效反馈) (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/添加镜像站点.md)
2. Update urls.json with validated new sites and remove reported defunct entries (urls.json)
3. Execute convert.py to validate the updated dataset and generate any distributable formats (CSV, markdown, etc.) (convert.py)
4. Commit changes with clear messages referencing closed issues, then push to main branch for distribution (urls.json)

• Python (convert.py) — Simple, readable scripting language for ETL pipelines; easy for non-engineer contributors to understand and modify validation logic
• JSON (urls.json) — Human-readable, language-agnostic data format that can be easily imported into web frontends, apps, and scripts without database dependencies
• GitHub Issues + Templates — Built-in community governance mechanism for crowdsourced site submissions and defect reports; no external infrastructure needed
• Markdown (README.md/README_en.md) — Platform-native documentation format that renders natively on GitHub and other web platforms; easy for non-technical contributors

• Centralized JSON file instead of database

  • Why: Lower operational complexity, no infrastructure cost, version-controlled history of all changes, easy to fork and mirror
  • Consequence: Scalability limited to JSON file size (~10-50 MB realistic); no real-time querying or complex filtering; all clients must load full dataset

• Community-driven validation via GitHub Issues instead of automated crawling

  • Why: Avoids legal liability, respects site ToS, ensures quality control, low false positives, builds community engagement
  • Consequence: Manual overhead for maintainers; slower update cycle; relies on user reports for detecting dead sites; potential for stale data

• Python script vs. CI/CD pipeline automation

  • Why: Simple, understandable to all contributors; no complex GitHub Actions required; maintainers retain explicit control
  • Consequence: Risk of manual execution errors; no guaranteed validation on every commit; requires maintainer to remember to run convert.py

• No authentication or access control on submissions

  • Why: Lower friction for community contributions; aligns with open-source philosophy; GitHub handles spam/abuse filtering
  • Consequence: Potential for spam, duplicates, or malicious submissions in issue tracker; maintainer must implement manual quality gates

• Does not provide direct ChatGPT service or proxy—only aggregates links to third-party mirrors
• Does not verify uptime/availability automatically—relies on community reports
• Does not authenticate or validate user identity before adding sites
• Does not provide API layer or real-time subscription updates—static JSON distribution only
• Does not handle user accounts, authentication, or rate limiting
• Does not guarantee legality or compliance of listed mirror sites—users assume own risk

No hidden environment variables or services detected. Key gotchas: (1) convert.py's exact behavior is undocumented—running it may overwrite urls.json or regenerate README; test with a backup first. (2) The mirrors listed are third-party and potentially untrusted—README warns against entering sensitive data. (3) No CI/CD pipeline visible, so validation of submitted mirrors is manual and can lag. (4) International users may need VPN/proxy to access some mirrors if they're geo-blocked. (5) The tag system (🆓🔒💰) requires familiarity with the emoji legend in README to understand each site's login/payment requirements.

• PlexPt/awesome-chatgpt-prompts — Popular collection of ChatGPT prompt templates and examples; complements this repo by providing content to use once you've found a free ChatGPT mirror
• xtekky/gpt4free — Python library that provides free, unofficial APIs to ChatGPT and other LLMs; an alternative programmatic approach to the same problem this list solves manually
• linexjlin/GPTs — Curated list of GPT building resources and examples; related ecosystem for creators wanting to build on top of free ChatGPT clones
• f/awesome-chatgpt-prompt-engineering — Extensive guide on prompt engineering techniques for ChatGPT; complements mirror discovery by teaching users how to get better results once they're on a mirror
• openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-fine-tuning-guide — OpenAI's official docs on fine-tuning; provides context on what legitimate ChatGPT APIs and services exist, helping users understand the distinction between free mirrors and official offerings

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Add automated URL validation workflow with GitHub Actions

The repo maintains 312+ ChatGPT mirror URLs in urls.json that need periodic health checks. Currently there's no CI to validate that listed sites are actually accessible or to catch broken links. A GitHub Actions workflow could run daily/weekly to ping each URL and automatically create issues for dead sites, reducing manual maintenance burden.

• [ ] Create .github/workflows/validate-urls.yml that reads urls.json
• [ ] Use a tool like curl or Python requests to test HTTP connectivity to each URL
• [ ] Generate a report of failed URLs and create an issue automatically if failures exceed threshold
• [ ] Add retry logic with exponential backoff to handle temporary outages
• [ ] Document the workflow in README.md with expected runtime and frequency

Convert convert.py into a proper Python module with unit tests

The convert.py script likely transforms urls.json into the README format, but there are no tests to validate the conversion logic. As contributors modify the conversion script or add new URL fields, regressions could occur silently. Adding pytest-based tests would ensure data integrity.

• [ ] Create tests/ directory with test_convert.py
• [ ] Write unit tests covering: JSON parsing, formatting edge cases, special characters in URLs, missing required fields
• [ ] Add a test fixture with sample urls.json data
• [ ] Create a GitHub Actions workflow (.github/workflows/test-python.yml) to run pytest on PRs
• [ ] Update convert.py with docstrings and type hints for better testability

Add structured metadata schema to urls.json with validation

The current urls.json likely has inconsistent data structure across entries (some may be missing fields, have different formats, etc.). Implementing a JSON Schema and validation would prevent low-quality submissions and make the data more machine-readable for downstream tools.

• [ ] Create urls.schema.json defining required fields (url, name, language, etc.) and their types
• [ ] Add ajv or similar JSON schema validator to validate-urls.yml workflow
• [ ] Create a CONTRIBUTING.md section explaining the schema with examples
• [ ] Add pre-commit hook configuration (.pre-commit-config.yaml) for local validation before commits
• [ ] Update both issue templates (反馈站点失效.md and 添加镜像站点.md) to reference the schema and examples

• idea: Add automated URL health checks to convert.py: Extend the script to ping each site in urls.json and flag dead mirrors (HTTP 404/timeout) so they can be removed or marked as stale before they clutter the README.
• idea: Create a test suite for convert.py: Write unit tests to validate that urls.json is valid JSON, that all required fields (URL, tag, date, notes) are present for each site, and that tag emojis are from the defined set. This prevents accidental malformed contributions.
• idea: Document the convert.py script: Add docstrings and a usage section in README.md explaining what convert.py does, how to run it, and what output to expect. Currently it's a mystery to new contributors.

This is a community-maintained curated list repository with inherent trust and verification challenges. The primary security concern is the lack of validation mechanisms for 312+ user-submitted ChatGPT mirror URLs, creating significant phishing and malware distribution risks. While the project includes user warnings about sensitive data, it lacks formalized security processes, verification procedures, and responsible disclosure guidelines. The minimal codebase (convert.py) reduces code-level vulnerabilities, but the core business logic—aggregating and distributing third-party URLs—requires stronger validation and community trust mechanisms to mitigate abuse vectors.

• High · Unverified Third-Party URLs in Public Repository — urls.json, README.md. The repository maintains a curated list of 312+ ChatGPT mirror websites from untrusted internet sources. Users are warned not to input sensitive information, but the lack of verification mechanism for these URLs creates a phishing and malicious site distribution vector. Mirror sites could contain malware, credential harvesters, or man-in-the-middle proxies. Fix: Implement a verification process for listed URLs including: SSL certificate validation, domain age checking, WHOIS verification, and periodic health checks. Add a disclaimer about phishing risks and consider a community voting/reputation system before listing sites.
• Medium · User-Generated Content Without Input Validation — convert.py, urls.json, .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/添加镜像站点.md. The GitHub Issues template for 'Adding Mirror Sites' (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/添加镜像站点.md) likely allows users to submit arbitrary URLs without server-side validation. The convert.py script processes urls.json but validation logic is not visible, potentially allowing malformed or malicious URLs to be added. Fix: Implement strict URL validation in convert.py including: URL format validation (RFC 3986), domain whitelist checks, automated HTTPS enforcement, and suspicious pattern detection (homograph attacks, typosquatting). Add code review requirements before merging URL additions.
• Medium · Insufficient Security Documentation — README.md, Repository root. While the README includes a warning about not inputting sensitive information on listed sites, there is no comprehensive security policy, no SECURITY.md file, and no clear guidelines about responsible disclosure if malicious sites are discovered on the list. Fix: Create a SECURITY.md file documenting: security best practices for users, the verification process for listed URLs, how to report compromised sites, and a clear deprecation process for malicious domains.
• Low · No Dependency Management Files Visible — convert.py, Repository root. While the codebase appears minimal (Python script with JSON data), the absence of requirements.txt or setup.py makes it unclear what dependencies convert.py uses. This could hide supply chain risks if dependencies are not explicitly tracked. Fix: Create a requirements.txt file documenting all Python dependencies with pinned versions. Use tools like safety or pip-audit to check for known vulnerabilities in dependencies.

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

• Open issues — current backlog
• Recent PRs — what's actively shipping
• Source on GitHub

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