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SillyTavern is a popular local frontend for character-based AI chat. It connects to Routeway through the OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions endpoint.
Requires a valid Routeway API key. Get yours from the dashboard.

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Setup

1

Open SillyTavern API settings

Launch SillyTavern and open the API connection panel (the plug icon in the top bar).
2

Select Chat Completions as the API type

Choose Chat Completions from the API type dropdown. Then select OpenAI as the source.
If you choose the Chat Completions endpoint, Routeway may automatically appear as an option in some SillyTavern versions.
3

Configure the connection

Fill in the following:
  • API URL: https://api.routeway.ai/v1
  • API Key: Your Routeway API key
4

Choose a model

Set the model to any ID from routeway.ai/models, for example:
  • gpt-4.1
  • claude-sonnet-4.5
  • gemini-2.5-flash
You can also click Fetch models if your SillyTavern version supports it.
5

Start chatting

Load a character card and begin your conversation. All requests will be routed through Routeway.

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Tips

  • Streaming works out of the box — enable it in SillyTavern’s settings for real-time token output.
  • Context size — check the model’s max context on the models page and set SillyTavern’s context limit accordingly.
  • Free vs. paid models — free models have rate limits. If you hit them frequently during RP sessions, consider switching to a paid model.