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# Cherry Studio AI Chat Client Configuration Guide

> Cherry Studio tutorial for configuring LaoZhang API to use GPT, Claude, Gemini and 200+ AI models

## Application Introduction

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

## Quick Integration

### 1. Get API Key

Visit [Laozhang API Console](https://api.yelinai.com) to get your API key.

### 2. Configuration Steps

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Following the diagram above, complete the following configuration steps:

1. Open Cherry Studio application
2. Click the settings icon on the left to enter settings page
3. Select “Model Services” option
4. Create a custom channel \[Laozhang API] in the model provider list
5. Fill in configuration information:
   * **API Address**: `https://api.yelinai.com` (the one marked in red box also works)
   * **API Key**: Enter the key you obtained from Laozhang API console
6. Click the ”➕ Add” button at the bottom to save configuration

**Configuration Key Points**

* API address must use: `https://api.yelinai.com`
* API key can be obtained from the “API Keys” page in Laozhang API console
* It’s recommended to test the connection first to ensure correct configuration

### 3. Add Models

After completing basic configuration, add required models following the model selection interface on the right side of the diagram:

1. Search for the required model 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 be configured in detail through the button on the right

## Supported Models

According to the diagram, Cherry Studio supports the following mainstream models through Laozhang API:

### Latest Recommended Models

| Model Series                | Model ID                              | Features                                                |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Gemini 2.5**              | `gemini-2.5-pro`                      | Google’s latest model, strong multimodal capability     |
| **ChatGPT 5 Chat**          | `gpt-5-chat-latest`                   | OpenAI’s latest version, excellent balanced performance |
| **Claude 4 Sonnet**         | `claude-sonnet-4-20250518`            | Anthropic’s latest model, long text processing          |
| **Claude Chain of Thought** | `claude-3.7-sonnet-20250219-thinking` | Reasoning mode showing thought process                  |

### Classic Stable Models

| Model Series        | Model ID                            | Use Case                             |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Claude Sonnet**   | `claude-sonnet-4-20250514`          | Daily conversation, content creation |
| **Claude Thinking** | `claude-sonnet-4-20250514-thinking` | Complex reasoning, thought analysis  |

**Model Selection Recommendations**

* Multimodal tasks: Recommend Gemini 2.5 Pro
* Daily conversation: Recommend ChatGPT 4o Latest
* Long text processing: Recommend Claude 3.7 Sonnet
* Complex reasoning: Recommend models with thinking suffix

## Advanced Features

### Image Support

If using models that support images (like GPT-4V):

1. Enable “Images” option in settings
2. Select models that support vision
3. Upload images in conversation

### Streaming Output

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

## Troubleshooting

### Connection Failed

* Check if API key is correct
* Confirm API address: `https://api.yelinai.com`
* Verify network connection status

### Model Unavailable

* Confirm account balance is sufficient
* Check if model is in subscription plan
* Try other models

## Usage Tips

1. **Choose Models Wisely**: Select appropriate models based on task requirements
2. **Regular Updates**: Pay attention to new model releases
3. **Monitor Usage**: Check usage through Laozhang API console

Need more help? Please visit [Laozhang API Official Website](https://api.yelinai.com).