Documentation

Learn how to use the AI Chat application

Quick Start

  1. 1

    Get an API Key

    Visit openrouter.ai to create a free account and get your API key.

  2. 2

    Configure Your Key

    Enter your API key when prompted on the home page, or configure it in the application settings.

  3. 3

    Start Chatting

    Select a model, type your message, and press Enter to start chatting with AI!

Features

Multiple AI Models

Access hundreds of free AI models categorized by performance: Ultra, Pro, Fast, Normal, and Slow tiers. Each model has different capabilities and context lengths.

Advanced Model Selector

Search and filter models by category, name, or capabilities. See detailed information including context length, vision support, and provider details.

Smart Input

Auto-resizing text input with character counter. Press Enter to send or Shift+Enter for new lines. Suggested prompts help you get started.

Free Models Directory

Browse all available free models with detailed specifications, descriptions, and direct links to model pages.

API Configuration

Setting up your API Key

The application uses OpenRouter API to access multiple AI models. You can configure API keys in two ways:

Method 1: User API Key (Recommended)

Enter your personal API key when prompted. This key is stored in your browser's local storage.

Method 2: Pre-configured Keys

Developers can add API keys directly in the config/index.ts file under the apiKeys array.

Model Categories

ULTRA

Cutting-edge flagship models with the highest capabilities (GPT-5, Claude Opus 4, O3, Gemini 3)

PRO

High-performance production models (GPT-4o, Claude 3.7, DeepSeek R1, Gemini 2.5)

FAST

Quick, efficient models optimized for speed (Flash, Mini, Nano variants)

NORMAL

Balanced models for general use cases

SLOW

Older or less optimized models, still functional but slower

Tips & Tricks

  • Use Shift+Enter to add line breaks in your messages without sending
  • Try different models to find the best fit for your use case - some excel at coding, others at creative writing
  • Check the context length when working with long documents - higher context allows more content
  • Models with vision support can analyze images (look for the eye icon)
  • Use the search feature in the model selector to quickly find specific models

External Resources