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Adding a new AI provider requires standardizing end-to-end documentation for usage pages, environment variables, Docker configuration, and UI assets. This ensures consistent onboarding and deployment within your self-hosted LobeChat environment.

Environment variable configuration involves defining provider-specific API keys and model lists with clear types, descriptions, and example formats. You must also synchronize Docker ENV updates and refresh the .env.example file for safe deployment.

Yes, adding a provider requires bilingual documentation in both English and Chinese. The docs must include real registration and dashboard URL references, along with pricing callouts, while ensuring no real API keys are exposed.

The best way to prepare image assets is to produce and upload the required cover and screenshot set specifically for the provider listing. This packaging ensures the new AI provider meets the LobeHub UI configuration requirements.

No, you must avoid including any real API keys in the documentation, Dockerfiles, or .env.example files. The configuration should only provide example formats and clear descriptions to ensure safe and consistent deployment setup.

You need to update Dockerfiles for AI provider integration when adding new environment variables, specifically appending them at the end of the ENV section. This synchronizes the deployment configuration with the new provider's requirements.