Use Cherry Studio

Overview

Cherry Studio is a powerful cross-platform AI desktop assistant that supports multi-model chat, code completion, smart Q&A, and image generation. This guide shows how to configure Cherry Studio to use AI models served by the Routin API platform.

Download and Install

Step 1: Download Cherry Studio

Visit the official download page: https://www.cherry-ai.com/download

Step 2: Install

1. Choose the installer for your OS:
   • Windows: .exe installer
   • macOS: .dmg image
   • Linux: .AppImage or .deb
2. Download and run the installer
3. Follow the setup wizard to complete installation
4. Launch Cherry Studio

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Configure Routin API

Step 1: Open Settings

1. After launching Cherry Studio, click the menu icon in the upper-left
2. Select Settings

Step 2: Configure the API provider

On the settings page, fill in:

1. API Provider: choose or add OpenAI Compatible
2. API Base URL: https://api.routin.ai (do not add a trailing slash)
3. API Key: visit https://routin.ai to get your API key, then paste it here
4. Click the Enable button in the upper right

Configuration reference:

Step 3: Add available models

After saving the provider, add the Routin-supported models:

1. In Settings, go to Model Management
2. Click Add Model
3. Add these models one by one:
   • o3-pro (recommended – strongest)
   • gpt-5.1 (high-performance general model)
   • gpt-5 (balanced)
   • gpt-5.2 (code-focused)
   • gpt-5-mini (fast responses)
   • gpt-5-nano (lightweight)
   • gpt-4.1 (classic)
4. Click Add after each model name
5. Click Save when finished

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Start Using Cherry Studio

Step 1: Create a conversation

1. Click the chat icon in the upper-left to return to the home view
2. Click New Chat or select an existing thread

Step 2: Pick a model

1. In the chat view, click the model selector in the upper-left
2. Choose the model you need (e.g., o3-pro)

Step 3: Chat

1. Type your question or instruction
2. Press Enter (or click Send)
3. Wait for the AI response

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Model Recommendations

Choose models based on your scenario:

Complex tasks (recommended)

• Models: o3-pro or gpt-5.1
• Use cases: advanced reasoning, deep analysis, architecture design

Programming

• Model: gpt-5.2
• Use cases: code generation, code review, algorithm design

Everyday chat

• Models: gpt-5 or gpt-5-mini
• Use cases: general Q&A, text processing, content creation

Fast responses

• Models: gpt-5-mini or gpt-5-nano
• Use cases: quick Q&A, simple tasks, batch operations

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FAQ

How do I get an API key?

See the “Get API Key” section in the Claude Code guide.

Connection fails or unusable

1. Check API URL: ensure it is https://api.routin.ai (no /v1, no trailing slash)
2. Validate API key: confirm it is active with sufficient balance
3. Check network: make sure the connection is not blocked by a firewall

Model list is empty

If models are missing:

1. Confirm you clicked Enable to activate the provider
2. Restart Cherry Studio
3. Add models manually (see Step 3)

Slow responses

1. Switch to gpt-5-mini or gpt-5-nano for faster replies
2. Check network latency
3. Confirm Routin platform status

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Get Help

• Web: https://routin.ai
• API docs: https://api.routin.ai/scalar
• Support: contact platform support or join the WeChat group
• Cherry Studio: https://www.cherry-ai.com