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Cumbersome: AI LLM API Client

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4.9★88 ratings
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17dsince update

What is Cumbersome?

Cumbersome connects to AI providers using your own API keys or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. It supports model selection, parameter controls, parallel chats, and editable conversations.

Pricing. Cumbersome: AI LLM API Client is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Comparing models from different providers
  • Using an OpenAI-compatible custom endpoint
  • Editing and exporting AI conversations

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Description

IMPORTANT: Requires your own provider API keys or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. I built Cumbersome because consumer AI apps kept dumbing things down. Cumbersome is the manual transmission of AI apps: more complex, but with far greater control. WHY I BUILT THIS Consumer AI apps hide the controls I want and lock me into one provider. I wanted direct API access, the freedom to pick and compare models, and to pay providers for what I use. This is the app I use every day, so I pay attention and try to get it right. SUPPORTED PROVIDERS - ChatGPT / OpenAI - Claude / Anthropic - Gemini / Google AI Studio - OpenRouter multi-provider - Vercel AI Gateway multi-provider - Z.ai - OpenAI-compatible custom endpoints, including Ollama, Azure, LM Studio, Groq, Together, and self-hosted backends WHAT YOU GET - A versatile API client. One app, every major provider and model. - Total control. Pick your model, tune the parameters, switch providers mid-conversation. - Compare models head to head. Stream multiple chats in parallel and let an AI judge pick the best. - Bring your own tools. Local browser use, reasoning, web search, image generation. - Rich, editable conversations. Markdown, LaTeX,

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Questions about Cumbersome

Do I need my own API key?

Yes. The listing says Cumbersome requires your own provider API keys or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

Which providers does it support?

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI Studio, OpenRouter, Vercel AI Gateway, Z.ai, and OpenAI-compatible custom endpoints.

Are conversations saved to Cumbersome's servers?

The listing says nothing is saved to its servers and mentions iCloud sync across devices.

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All the facts

Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.9 out of 5
Number of ratings
88
Current version
(17 days ago)
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App Store category
Productivity
Good for
Comparing models from different providers, Using an OpenAI-compatible custom endpoint, Editing and exporting AI conversations
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later
Size
77 MB
Age rating
17+
Languages
2
Maker
unclaimed
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