Tavo App API: Connect FreeTheAI
Tavo adds FreeTheAI as a Custom (OpenAI Protocol) API connection. Use the base URL ending in /v1 and a model ID from the models page.
Steps
Open API Connection
Open the menu and tap API Connection, then Add New.
Choose the platform
Set Model Platform to Custom (OpenAI Protocol).
Enter your details
Paste your key, the API Base URL ending in /v1 (not /chat/completions), and a model name. Tap Save.
Make it the default
Open the menu next to the new connection and set it as the default, then start a chat.
How this guide was checked: Checked against Tavo's help center (Custom OpenAI Protocol guide) on 2026-09-29.
Tips
- Adjust temperature and reply length under Parameter Settings on the connection page.
- To turn off a model's thinking, turn on "Turn thinking off" for your key on the API keys page (scope & settings). It works for every model and needs nothing in Tavo. Adding {"thinking": {"type": "disabled"}} under request body parameters also works on some models.
Troubleshooting
Tavo cannot connect. What should I check?
The base URL must be https://api.freetheai.org/v1, the key must be complete, and your account must follow a provider of the model.
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.