Chutes AI

Chutes is the leading open-source, decentralized compute provider for deploying, scaling and running open-source models in production. This guide will walk you through connecting your Chutes AI models to TypingMind!

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Step 1: Set up Chutes AI account

• Sign up for a Chutes AI account at https://chutes.ai/

• To use models via Chutes, you need to access to https://chutes.ai/app/api/billing-balance to:
  • Top up API credits
  • or Subscribe to a Chutes subscription

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Step 2: Get Chutes API key

Go to https://chutes.ai/app/api to create an API key: Copy your API key and keep it in a secure place - you will need it in the next step.

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Step 3: Use Chutes AI models on TypingMind

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1. Use available Chutes AI models

• Go to typingmind.com
• Go to Models → Switch to API keys tab and enter the API key for Chutes

After that, switch back to Models tab → Select Chutes and enable the models you want to chat with.

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2. Use Chutes AI models as custom models

This is usually helpful when a new model is released and the app has not been updated yet.

1. Open TypingMind
2. Go to Models → Add Custom Model

Fill in the following fields:

• Name: Chutes AI (or any name you prefer)
• Endpoint: (enter your Chutes model endpoint)
• Model ID: for example, deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1-0528 , Qwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct. You can explore more models at https://chutes.ai/app
• Custom Header:
  • Authentication: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the key you copied in Step 2.

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Step 4: Start chatting!