No, API keys are completely separate from Janitor. You have to get them from a separate website. The most popular ones are Open AI and Claude and I believe Cobold (could be spelling that one wrong). Idk Cobold but for Open AI to get an API key you go to openai.com and then make an account, add some money and get an API key. All API keys will cost money, none of them are free that I know of. Claude (I highly recommend Claude, it's better and more fun than Open AI and also way cheaper- especially Haiku) you go to console.anthropic.com and do pretty much the same to get an API key then you go to this site https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1OYj_IUCu5Wc8T3Wtxnf0iRul17CPEF4K and follow the instructions to get a reverse proxy. Make sure to read the instructions thoroughly and to leave the tab open and the player playing (it will make sense if you click the link and see). Hibikiass is amazing and the creator of that sheet and they will answer a lot of questions about Claude. Pros: Open AI can be more stable at times and is easier to navigate. Claude has more human like responses and is more engaging then Open AI. Claude is much cheaper then Open AI. $5 USD goes a long way on Claude, especially for the Haiku model. Cons: Open AI can and will cost you a small fortune if you use Janitor often. Some people spend over $100 a month on Open AI for their API keys. Its no joke about how expensive it is and even if you roleplay for a few hours it can cost you
30 sometimes. Claude can be difficult to learn and understand, if you read HibikiAss's instructions throughly they will explain a lot of it, but it can still be hard to learn. Answer from Violet_the_black_cat on reddit.com
Oreate AI
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Janitor Ai Free Api Key - Oreate AI Blog
January 7, 2026 - Now onto the burning question: where can you find this elusive free API key? The process typically begins on the official Janitor AI website or through their developer portal. Most platforms offering APIs have straightforward registration processes; they might ask for basic information like your name and email address before granting access.
Reddit
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[Mature Content] r/JanitorAI_Official on Reddit: api keys
June 12, 2023 -
What do you guys use for api keys? I've already spent my fair share of 500 messages and open ai is not an option anymore. Do you know any great proxy servers or do you use kobold?
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How to set up API Key in Janitor AI?
Go to Janitor AI API setting and paste your API key in the OpenAI API key section, once you paste your key then press on the "Check API" button and you'll get a message that says "Your API/Proxy is Ready" then go & Press on Save Setting button and you're ready to use your API key.
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Janitor AI Free API Key & OpenAI Reverse Proxy (2026)
Is there Janitor AI Free API Key Proxy?
Yes, right now Pawn provides OpenAI API Reverse Proxy URL.
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Janitor AI Free API Key & OpenAI Reverse Proxy (2026)
Is Janitor AI free to use?
Yes, Janitor AI is free to use but if you need to chat with a character then you need an API key to use the Janitor AI platform.
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Free API Key For Janitor AI & Venus Chub AI (March) 2026
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Janitor AI Tutorial - Janitor AI Free API Key (Open AI Reverse Proxy) - YouTube
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Published July 1, 2023
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Master Janitor AI with this Free API Key Tutorial
Learn how to use the Janitor AI Free API Key to unlock the power of Open AI Reverse Proxy in this comprehensive tutorial.
Reddit
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[Mature Content] r/JanitorAI_Official on Reddit: HOW DOES THIS API KEY THING WORK
April 29, 2024 -
does the API key come with the 20$ gpt4 subscription? or do i have to pay extra for the key? i'd appreciate some help bc i'm so fucking lost rn 😭
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No, API keys are completely separate from Janitor. You have to get them from a separate website. The most popular ones are Open AI and Claude and I believe Cobold (could be spelling that one wrong). Idk Cobold but for Open AI to get an API key you go to openai.com and then make an account, add some money and get an API key. All API keys will cost money, none of them are free that I know of. Claude (I highly recommend Claude, it's better and more fun than Open AI and also way cheaper- especially Haiku) you go to console.anthropic.com and do pretty much the same to get an API key then you go to this site https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1OYj_IUCu5Wc8T3Wtxnf0iRul17CPEF4K and follow the instructions to get a reverse proxy. Make sure to read the instructions thoroughly and to leave the tab open and the player playing (it will make sense if you click the link and see). Hibikiass is amazing and the creator of that sheet and they will answer a lot of questions about Claude. Pros: Open AI can be more stable at times and is easier to navigate. Claude has more human like responses and is more engaging then Open AI. Claude is much cheaper then Open AI. $5 USD goes a long way on Claude, especially for the Haiku model. Cons: Open AI can and will cost you a small fortune if you use Janitor often. Some people spend over $100 a month on Open AI for their API keys. Its no joke about how expensive it is and even if you roleplay for a few hours it can cost you $20-$30 sometimes. Claude can be difficult to learn and understand, if you read HibikiAss's instructions throughly they will explain a lot of it, but it can still be hard to learn.
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You have to make an OpenApi account not chatgpt account. The only LLM with a flat monthly rate for API that I’m aware of is the club venus ‘Mars’ and other one. If you wanna use gpt4 youll pay per token used (what gets ya is the context tokens) and it racks up quick.
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How to Use Janitor AI with OpenAI API - Fritz ai
May 7, 2024 - I prefer OpenAI over others and if you want your characters to interact with you using OpenAI, you’ll need to use API keys. Playing with Janitor AI is fun and creating your own characters is even more exciting. Let’s discuss how you can use the Janitor AI Application Programming Interface (API) For this example, I’ll use OpenAI API for Janitor AI. OpenAI language models are not free and you’ll need to pay according to the model you use.
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Master janitor AI with free API key tutorial
Build better products, deliver richer experiences, and accelerate growth through our wide range of intelligent solutions. Core content of this page: Master janitor AI with free API key tutorial
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[Mature Content] r/JanitorAI_Official on Reddit: Some Free API Models You Might Wanna Try Out 🙂
August 20, 2025 -
qwen/qwen3-235b-a22b:free
moonshotai/kimi-k2:free
z-ai/glm-4.5-air:free
openai/gpt-oss-20b:free
deepseek/deepseek-r1-0528-qwen3-8b:free
Don’t forget to share your experience with these models in the comments—thanks!
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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Using a Proxy with Janitor Part One | janitorai
You get 50 free messages every day. ... Get your "stuff" (API Key) from OpenRouter. Put your "stuff" into JanitorAI. Go to OpenRouter: Open a new tab and go to https://openrouter.ai/
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How to get API key for janitor AI
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