Cherry Studio
Cherry Studio adds FreeTheAI as an OpenAI-type model service. Enter the root address; Cherry adds /v1 itself.
Category: Chat apps. Before you start, you need a FreeTheAI account, an API key, and today's check-in.
Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider type | OpenAI |
| API Address | https://api.freetheai.org |
| API Key | Your FreeTheAI key (ftai_..., 53 characters) |
Steps
Add the provider
Open Settings, then Model Services, and press + Add. Name it FreeTheAI and choose the OpenAI type.
Enter the address and key
Enter the root address api.freetheai.org and your key. Cherry Studio adds /v1 automatically; do not end the address with #.
Add models and enable
Use Manage to fetch models (or add an ID by hand), run the check, then turn on the switch at the top right.
Common questions
Should I enter /v1 in Cherry Studio?
No. Enter api.freetheai.org and Cherry Studio adds /v1. Entering /v1 as well can produce /v1/v1.
More help
How this guide was checked
Checked against Cherry Studio's docs and API address handling on 2026-09-29.