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Cherry Studio is a powerful AI conversation client that supports multiple large language models. Through APIYI, you can use various mainstream AI models in Cherry Studio.

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Quick Integration

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1. Get API Key

Visit APIYI Console to get your API key.

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2. Configuration Steps

Cherry Studio OpenAI Compatible Configuration Interface Following the image above, complete the following configuration steps:
  1. Open Cherry Studio application
  2. Click the settings icon on the left to enter the settings page
  3. Select “Model Service” option
  4. Create a custom channel in the model provider list [APIYI]
  5. Fill in configuration information:
    • API Address: https://api.apiyi.com (the one marked with red box in the image is also fine)
    • API Key: Enter the key obtained from the APIYI console
  6. Click the ”➕ Add” button at the bottom to save the configuration
Configuration Key Points
  • API address must use: https://vip.apiyi.com
  • API key can be obtained from the “API Keys” page in the APIYI console
  • It’s recommended to test the connection first to ensure correct configuration

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3. Add Models

After completing basic configuration, add required models following the model selection interface on the right side of the image:
  1. Search for required models in the model search box (e.g., gemini-2.5-pro-preview-06-05)
  2. Click the icon next to the model name to select or configure the model
  3. Enable or disable different model variants as needed:
    • Standard version (e.g., chatgpt-4o-latest)
    • Chain-of-thought version (e.g., claude-3.7-sonnet-20250219-thinking)
  4. Can perform detailed configuration through the right-side button

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Supported Models

According to the image above, Cherry Studio supports the following mainstream models through APIYI:
Model SeriesModel IDFeatures
Gemini 2.5gemini-2.5-proGoogle’s latest model, strong multimodal capabilities
ChatGPT 5 Chatgpt-5-chat-latestOpenAI’s latest version, excellent balanced performance
Claude 4 Sonnetclaude-sonnet-4-20250518Anthropic’s latest model, long text processing
Claude Chain-of-Thoughtclaude-3.7-sonnet-20250219-thinkingReasoning mode showing thinking process

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Classic Stable Models

Model SeriesModel IDUse Case
Claude Sonnetclaude-sonnet-4-20250514Daily conversation, content creation
Claude Thinkingclaude-sonnet-4-20250514-thinkingComplex reasoning, thinking analysis
Model Selection Recommendations
  • Multimodal tasks: Recommended Gemini 2.5 Pro
  • Daily conversation: Recommended ChatGPT 4o Latest
  • Long text processing: Recommended Claude 3.7 Sonnet
  • Complex reasoning: Recommended models with thinking suffix

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Advanced Features

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Image Support

If using models that support images (like GPT-4V):
  1. Enable “Image” option in settings
  2. Select models that support vision
  3. Upload images in conversation

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Streaming Output

Cherry Studio supports streaming output by default, providing a better experience.

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Failed

  • Check if API key is correct
  • Confirm API address: https://vip.apiyi.com
  • Verify network connection status

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Model Unavailable

  • Confirm account balance is sufficient
  • Check if model is within subscription plan
  • Try other models

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Usage Tips

  1. Choose Models Wisely: Select appropriate models based on task requirements
  2. Regular Updates: Follow new model releases
  3. Monitor Usage: View usage through APIYI console
Need more help? Please visit APIYI Official Website.