APIMODELS 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 APIMODELS 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 APIMODELS 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 APIMODELS across all model types from one app.
Cursor lets you override the OpenAI base URL and key, so you can route its requests through APIMODELS — handy when official access is restricted or you want lower cost.
