LobeHub (LobeChat)
LobeHub (formerly LobeChat) adds FreeTheAI as a custom provider with the OpenAI request format.
Category: Chat apps. Before you start, you need a FreeTheAI account, an API key, and today's check-in.
Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider ID | freetheai |
| Provider Name | FreeTheAI |
| Request Format | OpenAI |
| Proxy URL | https://api.freetheai.org/v1 |
| API Key | Your FreeTheAI key (ftai_..., 53 characters) |
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 fta/zai/glm-5.3. Turn on the models you want.
Tips
- Run the connectivity check on the provider page to confirm the key works.
Common questions
Which Request Format should I pick in LobeHub?
OpenAI. FreeTheAI speaks the OpenAI chat completions format at api.freetheai.org/v1.
More help
How this guide was checked
Checked against LobeHub's provider settings strings (Add Custom Provider form) on 2026-09-29.