JanitorAI Free API: FreeTheAI Proxy Setup
JanitorAI connects to FreeTheAI through its Proxy settings. You paste the full chat completions URL, your key, and a model ID, then refresh the page.
Before you start
- Create a free account and an API key. Create an account
- Check in once a day to unlock the free models. Daily check-in
- Pick a model ID from the models page. Browse models
Settings
- Configuration Name
FreeTheAI- Model Name
fta/zai/glm-5.3- Proxy URL
https://api.freetheai.org/v1/chat/completions- API Key
your FreeTheAI key (ftai_..., 53 characters)
Steps
Open a chat
Open any character and start a chat. The character must allow proxies.
Open API Settings
Tap the menu (three lines) at the top right of the chat, then API Settings.
Add a proxy configuration
Choose Proxy, then + Add Configuration, and fill in the values from the table above. The Proxy URL must end in /chat/completions. Leave Custom Prompt empty for now.
Save and refresh
Press Save Settings, then refresh the page (Ctrl+Shift+R on a computer). JanitorAI only loads a new proxy after a full reload.
Check in and chat
Free models need one check-in a day at freetheai.org/checkin. Then send a message.
How this guide was checked: Checked against JanitorAI's help center proxy guide and current setup guides on 2026-09-29.
Tips
- Setting Max new tokens to 0 asks for the model's full output limit.
- Keep streaming on for long replies.
- Copy model IDs from freetheai.org/models. They always start with fta/.
Troubleshooting
Why does JanitorAI say "network error" or "Failed to fetch"?
The Proxy URL is wrong or the page was not refreshed after saving. Use https://api.freetheai.org/v1/chat/completions exactly, save, and reload the page.
Why do I get a 401 error?
The key is wrong or incomplete. Paste the whole ftai_ key (53 characters). The short ftai_1234567... shown in your key list is only a prefix.
Which model is best for JanitorAI roleplay?
Start with fta/zai/glm-5.3. fta/kimi/k3 and fta/mmx/minimax-m3 are good alternatives. The full list is at freetheai.org/models.
Common errors
- 401: the key is wrong or incomplete. Paste the whole key.
- 403: check in for today, or confirm your email.
- 404: the model ID or URL is wrong.
- 429: daily limit reached, or too many requests at once.