---
title: Using Taichu API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
  Learn how to integrate Taichu AI into LobeChat for enhanced conversational
  experiences. Follow the steps to configure Taichu AI and start using its
  models.
tags:
  - LobeChat
  - Taichu
  - API Key
  - Web UI
---

# Using Taichu in LobeChat

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  alt={'Using Taichu in LobeChat'}
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  src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9cb27b68-f2ac-4ff9-8f97-d96314b1af03'}
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This article will guide you on how to use Taichu in LobeChat:

<Steps>

### Step 1: Obtain Taichu API Key

- Create an account on [Taichu](https://ai-maas.wair.ac.cn/)
- Create and obtain an [API key](https://ai-maas.wair.ac.cn/#/settlement/api/key)

<Image
  alt={'Create API Key'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8d90ae64-cf8e-4d90-8a31-c18ab484740b'}
/>

### Step 2: Configure Taichu in LobeChat

- Go to the `Settings` interface in LobeChat
- Find the setting for `Taichu` under `Language Model`

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  alt={'Enter API Key'}
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  src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/55028fe5-44db-49e2-93c5-5dabbd664f10'}
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- Enter the obtained API key
- Choose a Purple Taichu model for your AI assistant to start the conversation

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  alt={'Select Tai Chi model and start conversation'}
  inStep
  src={'https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c44b6894-70cb-4876-b792-2e76e75ac542'}
/>

<Callout type={'warning'}>
  During usage, you may need to pay the API service provider, please refer to Taichu's relevant
  pricing policies.
</Callout>

</Steps>

Now you can start conversing with the models provided by Taichu in LobeChat.
