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Self-hosted web chat · OpenAI Chat

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FormatWhere to set it up
OpenAI ChatSettings > Admin > Connections > Manage OpenAI API Connections > + Add Connection, or OPENAI_API_BASE_URL / OPENAI_API_KEY environment variables when starting the container

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.

UI: URL = https://api.ailoot.ai/v1
API Key = sk-...
Model IDs: leave blank (loaded from /v1/models) or manually add claude-sonnet-5-5, gpt-6.1-sol

Docker env:
OPENAI_API_BASE_URL=https://api.ailoot.ai/v1
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...

Example model: claude-sonnet-5-5. Choose any other model from the catalog — check that it supports the format you need.

Good to know

Test

  • For the OpenAI format, the URL is https://api.ailoot.ai/v1 (or the full path if the application asks for a full URL).
  • Ask a short question. If you get an error, check the code and Request ID, then consult Errors and limits.
  • 404 immediately after setup almost always means the URL is wrong: an extra or missing /v1.
  • 402 — insufficient balance for the reserve. Agents reserve more than chat: why.

Application documentation: https://docs.openwebui.com/getting-started/quick-start/connect-a-provider/starting-with-openai-compatible/

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