Setup & Reference
Setup Guide, AI Providers & Privacy
Connect any built-in provider, local model, or custom OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Everything runs locally in your browser.
AI Providers, Local Models & OpenAI-Compatible APIs Any OpenAI-Compatible /v1 API Get a free Gemini key in 1 min ↗
Built-in presets for 9 major providers plus full support for any custom OpenAI-compatible server URL (vLLM, LiteLLM, OneAPI, SiliconFlow, Together AI, etc.).
| Provider | Connection | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini | API key (free from Google AI Studio) | Fastest free start (Gemini Flash / Pro) |
| OpenRouter | API key | One key for 300+ models (Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Llama, Qwen) |
| OpenAI | API key | Official GPT & o-series models |
| Anthropic Claude | API key | Official Claude Sonnet, Haiku & Opus models |
| DeepSeek / Groq / xAI Grok | API key | Built-in presets for DeepSeek, ultra-fast Groq LPU & xAI Grok |
| Ollama (Local) | Local server (http://localhost:11434) | 100% local · $0 cost & no API key needed |
| LM Studio / Any OpenAI-Compatible API | Server URL + optional Bearer API key | Works with LM Studio, vLLM, llama.cpp, LiteLLM, OneAPI / NewAPI, SiliconFlow, Together AI, Fireworks & any /v1 endpoint |
Install Forumind
1. Official Browser Stores (Recommended)
One-click install with automatic background updates.
2. GitHub Releases (Manual Unpacked)
- Unzip the latest release from GitHub Releases.
- Enable Developer mode in
chrome://extensions. - Click Load unpacked and select the unzipped folder.
Controls & Customization
30 Favorite Models
Switch models in 1 click from the input bar.
3 Research Depths
Quick (6 steps), Balanced (15), Thorough (25), or Custom.
Topic Page Cap
Read all pages or cap at 1–100 pages per thread.
12 Output Languages
Auto-match thread language or pin your preferred language.
Per-Site Permissions
Zero Install-Time Host Access
Never asks to read all websites on install.
One-Click Tab Check
Toolbar icon checks only the active tab (
activeTab).
Revoke Anytime
Remove domains in Settings → Forum access; saved history stays.
Privacy Guarantee PRIVACY.md ↗
Zero Servers or Telemetry
No analytics, no tracking, nothing sent to the developer.
100% Local Storage
Keys and summaries stay in your browser IndexedDB.
Direct Requests Only
Connects only to the forum you allow and the AI you pick.