Read FrogOpenAI Compatible Custom Providers
Configure any OpenAI API-compatible provider in Read Frog, including third-party services and self-hosted solutions
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What are OpenAI Compatible Providers?
OpenAI Compatible providers are services that implement the same API interface as OpenAI, making them drop-in replacements. This standardization allows you to:
- Connect to proxy services that provide access to multiple models
- Access regional AI services that offer OpenAI-compatible endpoints
- Use self-hosted solutions for complete control over your data
- Connect enterprise AI services that follow OpenAI API standards
Compatible Provider Options
Read Frog includes several pre-configured OpenAI compatible providers for convenience:
SiliconFlow
- Base URL:
https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1 - Models: Qwen/Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Instruct
- Best for: High-performance inference for Chinese and international models
Tensdaq
- Base URL:
https://tensdaq-api.x-aio.com/v1 - Models: DeepSeek v3.1, Qwen3-235B-A22B-Instruct-2507
- Best for: Revolutionary bidding platform with market-driven pricing
302.AI
- Base URL:
https://api.302.ai/v1 - Models: GPT-4.1 Mini, Qwen3-235B-A22B
- Best for: Latest models with pay-as-you-go API in China
And a fully customizable provider option that allows you to configure any OpenAI-compatible service.
Custom Provider
- Base URL: Configurable (e.g.,
https://api.example.com/v1) - Models: Use custom model names
- Best for: Any OpenAI-compatible service
Detailed Configuration Guide
Step 1: Access Settings Page
- Click the Read Frog extension icon in your browser toolbar
- Click the "Options" button in the popup window
- Or right-click the extension icon and select "Options"
Step 2: Select Provider
Click the "Add Provider" button, select from the "Built-in LLM Providers" section, and choose the provider you want to use.
Step 3: Get API Key
Add your API Key in the corresponding field. If you're using a self-hosted service, you can create an API Key in the backend. If you're using a third-party service, you can create an API Key on the service provider's official website.
Step 4: Configure Model Selection
We have two scenarios: translation and reading. We recommend you choose the appropriate model based on the use case.
| Scenario | Description | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Translation | Only used for translating text from one language to another | Recommend using faster, smaller models |
| Reading | Reading articles, and performing analysis and summarization | Requires models that support structured output |
Read Frog's reading feature requires AI models to output JSON objects in a specific format. Not all models support this feature
- ✅ Fully supported: OpenAI GPT series, Google Gemini series, Anthropic Claude series
- ⚠️ Partially supported: DeepSeek, most open-source models (may require adjustments)
- ❌ Not supported: Older models or models that don't support JSON output
Step 5: Verify Configuration
After configuration is complete, test it:
- Click the "Test Connection" button
- System sends a test request
- Check the returned result to confirm configuration is correct
- If it fails, check the API key and network connection
Troubleshooting Guide
Common Configuration Issues
| Issue Type | Symptoms | Solution | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Key Error | "Invalid API Key" | Re-copy the key, check for spaces | Test Connection button |
| Insufficient Balance | "Quota exceeded" | Recharge account or switch provider | Check provider console |
| Network Issues | Connection timeout | Check network, try proxy | Ping provider domain |
| Model Restrictions | Model unavailable | Check permissions, select another model | Check provider documentation |
Summary
Through this guide, you should be able to:
- ✅ Understand the characteristics and use cases of each provider
- ✅ Successfully configure the required AI provider
- ✅ Select appropriate models for translation and reading
- ✅ Resolve common configuration and usage issues
If you encounter other issues during use, we recommend checking the provider's official documentation or seeking help in the Read Frog Discord community.
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