CherryStudio configuration tutorial - CheapAi Aggregation API

Qingyun API has 260+ of the world's latest models, with low prices on the entire network, high speed and stability. Introduction to AI interface aggregation management service
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Novice users recommend combining open source tools such as CherryStudio. You can call the world's top large models in a few simple steps without knowing the code. The following takes CherryStudio as an example:
First, download and install CherryStudio: https://cherry-ai.com/download
Then, install the software and open it. Follow the figure below to configure it step by step, and you can chat with each large model. **At the same time, CherryStudio also supports local knowledge base and MCP server, which is an indispensable tool in the AI era. **

In the picture below, add Qingyun API in the settings and select the openai type

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In the API key field: enter the key you obtained (usually starts with sk-)
How to obtain the key: API key (token) acquisition

Enter in the API address: https://api.cheapaiapi.store
Detailed description of the interface addressAPI address (test according to different application recommendations)

Then click "Manage" and the model selection interface will pop up.
Note: If the above two items are set correctly, they will be automatically loaded into the model list. If it is not displayed, please check whether the settings of the two items above are correct.
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Add the model you want to use in the model selection interface and close it after adding it.
Note: The token prices of different models are different. For details, please check https://api.cheapaiapi.store/pricing
In Qingyun API, the price is about one-tenth of the official website.
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If you do not find the model you want in the management, please click the "Add" button next to "Management", enter the model name in the model ID, click Add Model, and this model will be added to your model list.

Click the chat icon in the upper left corner of the software to enter the chat interface. Click on the top middle corner to select the model you want to use, and then you can talk to the model.
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Note: If you use gpt-5-pro or o series models, please select openai-response when setting

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You can also download the chatbox tool, which supports desktop and mobile phones, but has fewer functions.
Click to view the [ChatBox (recommended)] (/chatbox-supports-mobile-phones-and-computers-2041732m0) tutorial.

There are many other open source tools, and the setup methods for these tools are basically the same as CherryStudio.
Click to view "Various plug-in/software usage tutorials" on the left