Chatbox
Chatbox adds FreeTheAI as a custom provider in OpenAI API Compatible mode. It works on desktop, mobile, and the web app.
Category: Chat apps. Before you start, you need a FreeTheAI account, an API key, and today's check-in.
Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | FreeTheAI |
| API Mode | OpenAI API Compatible |
| API Host | https://api.freetheai.org/v1 |
| API Path | /chat/completions |
| API Key | Your FreeTheAI key (ftai_..., 53 characters) |
Steps
Add a provider
Open Settings, then Model Provider, and press Add. Enter the name and choose OpenAI API Compatible.
Enter the connection
Paste your key, the API Host, and keep the API Path as /chat/completions. The preview should show api.freetheai.org/v1/chat/completions.
Add models and check
Fetch the model list or add a model ID by hand, then press Check.
Tips
- Chatbox needs at least one model added before Check works.
Common questions
What should the Chatbox preview URL look like?
api.freetheai.org/v1/chat/completions. If it shows /v1 twice, remove it from the API Path.
More help
How this guide was checked
Checked against Chatbox's source (provider settings and URL handling) on 2026-09-29.