# NativeTavern

Source: https://docs.aicentos.com/en/clients/nativetavern

Language: en

> Connect NativeTavern to the aicentos OpenAI-compatible API with your Base URL and API Key

# NativeTavern

NativeTavern is the mobile native app version of SillyTavern for iOS and Android. It can connect to a custom API through an OpenAI-compatible interface.

## Install the app

Download and install NativeTavern from the app store for your platform:

* iOS: App Store
* Android: Google Play

## Configure the API connection

1. Open the NativeTavern app
2. Go to **Settings**
3. Select **API Configuration**
4. Set the API type to **OpenAI** or **OpenAI Compatible**

## Configuration to fill in

On the configuration page, fill in:

* **API URL**: `https://aicentos.com/v1`
* **API Key**: your API Key (e.g. `codex_...` or `sk-...`)
* **Model**: select or enter a model ID (e.g. `gpt-6-astra`)

## Test the connection

1. Save the settings and return to the main screen
2. Create or select a character
3. Send a message to test whether the connection works

## Notes

* The mobile app may require a stable network connection
* The API URL only needs to go up to `/v1`; the full path is not required
* Most SillyTavern features are supported

## Related links

NativeTavern is part of the SillyTavern ecosystem; see the SillyTavern community for more information.