API Models is OpenAI-compatible — any client that supports a custom base_url works. Set the base URL to https://apimodels.app/api/v1 and paste your key.
LobeChat is a popular open-source chat UI that supports any OpenAI-compatible provider. Pointing it at API Models gives you Claude, GPT, Gemini and more under one key — reachable from mainland China, no verification.
NextChat (ChatGPT-Next-Web) is one of the most-deployed self-hosted ChatGPT UIs. It accepts a custom OpenAI base URL, so it works with API Models out of the box.
Cherry Studio is a popular desktop AI client (Windows/Mac) with first-class support for custom OpenAI providers — ideal for using API Models across all model types from one app.
Cursor lets you override the OpenAI base URL and key, so you can route its requests through API Models — handy when official access is restricted or you want lower cost.
