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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.

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Quick Integration

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1. Get API Key

Visit Laozhang API Console to get your API key.

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2. Configuration Steps

Cherry Studio OpenAI Compatible Configuration Interface 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.laozhang.ai (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.laozhang.ai
  • 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

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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 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

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Supported Models

According to the diagram, Cherry Studio supports the following mainstream models through Laozhang API:
Model SeriesModel IDFeatures
Gemini 2.5gemini-2.5-proGoogle’s latest model, strong multimodal capability
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 thought 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, 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

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Advanced Features

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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

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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://api.laozhang.ai
  • Verify network connection status

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Model Unavailable

  • Confirm account balance is sufficient
  • Check if model is in 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: Pay attention to new model releases
  3. Monitor Usage: Check usage through Laozhang API console
Need more help? Please visit Laozhang API Official Website.
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