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NextChat

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Self-hosted web chat · OpenAI Chat

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FormatWhere to set it up
OpenAI ChatVercel / Docker: BASE_URL, OPENAI_API_KEY, CUSTOM_MODELS, DEFAULT_MODEL

Setup

Copy the configuration and replace sk-... with your key from the Ailoot Dashboard. Prefer storing the key in the environment variable AILOOT_API_KEY, if the application supports it.

Before starting, request GET /v1/models with your Ailoot key. Choose an exact model ID whose methods include POST /v1/chat/completions, then use that ID in the configuration. For agents, also check tool support and the features required by your client version.

OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...
BASE_URL=https://api.ailoot.ai
CUSTOM_MODELS=-all,+gpt-6.1-sol,+claude-sonnet-5-5,+deepseek-v4-pro
DEFAULT_MODEL=gpt-6.1-sol

Example model: gpt-6.1-sol. Choose any other model from the catalog — check that it supports the format you need.

Good to know

Test

  • BASE_URL=https://api.ailoot.ai
  • Ask a short question. If you get an error, check the code and Request ID, then consult Errors and limits.
  • 402 — insufficient balance for the reserve. Agents reserve more than chat: why.

Application documentation: https://github.com/ChatGPTNextWeb/NextChat#environment-variables

Still have questions? Send your Request ID and a description — we'll help you troubleshoot.Contact support