AI providers

Connect an AI provider

Connect a supported provider, choose how you want to use it, and keep useful results attached to the active project.

7 min readBeginnerUpdated 2026-07-26For LobeWork 1.0+
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Choose a connection mode

Choose a connection mode

WebView

Use the provider’s normal web experience with your existing provider account.

API

Use provider API credentials for supported direct task-routing workflows.

Local

Connect a supported local runtime and installed model for private or offline-capable work.

Connect the provider

Connect the provider

Open Models

Choose Models or the provider connection area from the app navigation.

Select the provider

Choose the provider and the connection method you want.

Complete sign-in or setup

Sign in to the provider web app, enter supported API credentials, or connect the local runtime.

Test the connection

Open the provider or run a small test before using it for project work.

Use project context responsibly

Use project context responsibly

Select the active project and review the context package before sending work. LobeWork helps prepare the material, but you remain in control of what leaves the project.

Do not send private files, passwords, API keys, or client information unless the provider and your agreement permit it.

Capture useful results

Capture useful results

Save a useful response as an artifact, decision, task update, or file. This keeps the result attached to the project instead of leaving it only inside the provider history.

Provider costs remain separate

Provider costs remain separate

LobeWork plans do not include third-party provider subscriptions, API usage, local-model hosting, or other service charges.

Disconnect or change a provider

Disconnect or change a provider

Open the provider settings, sign out or remove the connection, and confirm any provider-side session or key has also been revoked when needed.

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