> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.routeway.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Open WebUI

> Connect Open WebUI to Routeway for a self-hosted ChatGPT-like interface with 200+ models.

Open WebUI is an open-source, self-hosted chat interface that looks and feels like ChatGPT. You can connect it to Routeway to access all available models through a familiar UI.

<Note>
  Requires a valid Routeway API key. Get yours from the [dashboard](https://routeway.ai/dashboard/api-keys).
</Note>

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## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    In Open WebUI, go to **Settings** and find the **Add Connection** option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Routeway as a connection">
    Enter the following details:

    | Field         | Value                                       |
    | ------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
    | **URL**       | `https://api.routeway.ai/v1`                |
    | **API Key**   | Your Routeway API key                       |
    | **Prefix ID** | Leave empty (optional)                      |
    | **Model IDs** | Leave empty to include all available models |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and start chatting">
    Save the connection. You'll now have access to all Routeway models through Open WebUI's model selector.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Tips

* Leave **Model IDs** empty to automatically fetch all available models from Routeway.
* Browse the full model list at [routeway.ai/models](https://routeway.ai/models) if you want to know what's available.
* Streaming works out of the box for real-time token output.