How to Connect Jan to APIVAI (Cloud Claude & GPT Models)

Connect Jan to APIVAI

Jan is an open-source, offline-first ChatGPT alternative. Besides local models, it
can use remote OpenAI-compatible engines — so you can add APIVAI to chat with cloud Claude and GPT
models at a fraction of list price.

Configure

1. In Jan, open Settings → Model Providers (or the engine/remote-API settings).
2. Add an OpenAI-compatible remote engine:
   • Base URL / API URL: https://api.apivai.com/v1
   • API Key: your APIVAI key
3. Add the model names you want (e.g. claude-sonnet-4-6, gpt-5.5).
4. Select an APIVAI model in a new thread.

Confirm models

curl -s https://api.apivai.com/v1/models -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIVAI_API_KEY"

Use a returned name.

Troubleshooting

• No response / 401 — recheck the Base URL (/v1) and key.
• model_not_found — use an exact name from /v1/models.

Why APIVAI for Jan

Keep local models for offline use and add APIVAI for powerful cloud Claude/GPT models on demand —
one key, a fraction of list price, crypto/USDT/Alipay, no VPN.

FAQ

Can Jan use cloud models via APIVAI? Yes — add an OpenAI-compatible remote engine with base URL
https://api.apivai.com/v1 and your APIVAI key.

Does this replace local models? No — it's an additional remote engine; use whichever per chat.

Which model? Claude Sonnet for depth; GPT-5.5 for fast, cheap replies.

Get started

Add APIVAI as a remote engine in Jan and pick a model from /v1/models. Examples:
APIVAI examples repo.