# Cherry Studio

Source: https://docs.aicentos.com/en/clients/cherry-studio

Language: en

> Use aicentos in Cherry Studio — add an OpenAI-compatible provider to access every model

Cherry Studio supports custom OpenAI-compatible model providers. Once aicentos is added, every model aicentos offers becomes available inside the app.

## Prerequisites

| Field                  | Value                                                     |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Provider name          | `aicentos`                                                |
| API address (Base URL) | `https://aicentos.com/v1`                                 |
| API Key                | Created in the aicentos console                           |
| Model name             | The full model name from the Model Gallery in the console |

For how to get an API Key, see [Quickstart](https://docs.aicentos.com/en/quickstart).

## Setup steps

* Open Cherry Studio's settings and go to **Model Services / Provider Management**.
* Add a new **OpenAI-compatible** provider.
* Enter `aicentos` as the provider name.
* Fill in the API Key and the API address `https://aicentos.com/v1`.
* Save the configuration; if there is a "Check / Test connection" button, click it to verify.

### Adding models

If no models are detected automatically, add the model names manually.

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Model names must be copied in full — the case, hyphens and date suffixes must not change. Follow the [Model Gallery](https://aicentos.com/pricing) / [Supported models](https://docs.aicentos.com/en/billing/models-list).

## Test and troubleshoot

Send a test message to confirm connectivity, for example:

```bash
Hello, introduce yourself in one sentence.
```

Common issues:

* **Authentication error**: check the API Key for extra spaces.
* **Timeout**: check the network or the service status.
* **Model unavailable**: use the full model name from the console.
* **Conversation fails**: confirm the aicentos provider is selected.