Chatbox Configuration

Chatbox  is a cross-platform AI desktop client (supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) with a clean interface and support for multiple AI service providers.

Prerequisites

• A registered kineticRouter account with an API Key (Get one here )
• Chatbox installed (Download )

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Open Settings

Launch Chatbox and click Settings in the bottom-left corner.

Step 2: Go to Model Providers and click + Add

Click Model Providers on the left, then click the + Add button at the bottom.

Step 3: Select API Mode

In the dialog that appears, enter a name and select the corresponding API Mode. kineticRouter supports the following four:

Click Add when done.

Step 4: Fill in Configuration Details

On the configuration page, enter your API Key and API Host, then click Fetch to automatically retrieve the model list.

Step 5: Select Models

From the fetched model list, click + to add the models you need to the enabled list.

Step 6: Test the Connection

Click the Check button, then select a model in the dialog to test.

When “Connection successful!” appears with green checkmarks for text requests, image requests, and tool call requests, the configuration is complete.

Mobile Configuration (iOS/Android)

Chatbox supports iOS and Android. The mobile setup process is essentially the same as on desktop. Here is a mobile configuration example.

Step 1: Open Settings and Fill in Details

Launch Chatbox, go to Settings, tap + Add Model Provider, and fill in the configuration:

• Name: A custom name (e.g. “kineticrouter”)
• API Mode: Select the one you need (e.g. Claude API Compatible)
• API Key: Paste your kineticRouter API Key
• API Host: Enter the corresponding API address (e.g. for Claude: https://api.kineticrouter.com/anthropic/v1)

Step 2: Configure Model Parameters

After tapping Save, go to the model configuration page and fill in:

• Model ID: e.g. anthropic/claude-opus-4.7
• Model Type: Select Chat
• Capabilities: Check as needed (vision, reasoning, tool use, etc.)

Step 3: Test the Connection

Tap Save, then tap Test Model to run a connection test. A successful test shows “Connection successful!” with green checkmarks for each capability.

Getting Started

Close the settings and return to the main interface. Click Select Model in the bottom-right corner, choose a model under the corresponding provider group, and start chatting.

FAQ

Q: The model list is empty after clicking “Fetch”

Check that the API Host is entered correctly (no trailing slash) and that the API Key was copied in full.

Q: Connection failed during the check

1. Confirm the API Key was copied in full from the kineticRouter Console  with no extra spaces
2. Confirm the API Host is entered correctly
3. Confirm your network connection is working