LobeChat with BigModel.io: models and setup

Open-source chat app you can use online or self-host. Set the OpenAI proxy URL in settings or environment variables.

Create an API keySetup guide

Who it is for

People who want a desktop, mobile or self-hosted chat app and choose the model per conversation.

Website: lobehub.com

Set up LobeChat in three steps

  1. Create an API key in the BigModel.io console. Give it a spend limit if the app runs unattended.
  2. Add an OpenAI-compatible provider with base URL https://bigmodel.io/v1 and paste the key.
  3. Copy a model ID from the model directory and add it to the app.
OpenAI base URL
https://bigmodel.io/v1
API key
sk-...

The full guide covers model choice, limits and common errors. LobeChat guide →

Models to try

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Cherry StudioDesktop chat client for Windows, macOS and Linux. Add a custom OpenAI-type provider and fetch the model list.ChatboxChat client for desktop, mobile and web. Add a custom OpenAI API compatible provider.NextChatLightweight open-source chat web app, often self-hosted. Set the custom endpoint and add model IDs.