Cherry Studio API: Add FreeTheAI as a Provider
Cherry Studio adds FreeTheAI as an OpenAI-type model service. Enter the root address; Cherry adds /v1 itself.
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 https://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.
How this guide was checked: Checked against Cherry Studio's docs and API address handling on 2026-09-29.
Troubleshooting
Should I enter /v1 in Cherry Studio?
No. Enter https://api.freetheai.org and Cherry Studio adds /v1. Entering /v1 as well can produce /v1/v1.
Common errors
- 401: the key is wrong or incomplete. Paste the whole key.
- 403: follow a provider of the model, or confirm your email.
- 404: the model ID or URL is wrong.
- 429: daily limit reached, or too many requests at once.