LobeChat API: Add FreeTheAI as a Custom Provider
LobeHub (formerly LobeChat) adds FreeTheAI as a custom provider with the OpenAI request format.
Steps
Open the provider settings
Open Settings, then the Provider tab.
Add a custom provider
Press Add Custom Provider and fill in the values above. Press Create.
Add models
Fetch the model list, or press Add Model and enter an ID such as glm-5.3. Turn on the models you want.
How this guide was checked: Checked against LobeHub's provider settings strings (Add Custom Provider form) on 2026-09-29.
Tips
- Run the connectivity check on the provider page to confirm the key works.
Troubleshooting
Which Request Format should I pick in LobeHub?
OpenAI. FreeTheAI speaks the OpenAI chat completions format at https://api.freetheai.org/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.