Question 1

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Using a Proxy with Janitor Part One

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Hello! Welcome. You've heard people talking about "proxies" and "new models" and want to see what all the fuss is about. The good news is that it's surprisingly simple. This guide will walk you through it, step-by-step. We'll get you from zero to chatting with a powerful new AI model in just a few minutes. Our Plan:

Part 1: The "Why?" - We'll quickly explain what a proxy is and why you want one. (No technical jargon, promise!)
Part 2: The "How?" - A step-by-step walk-through to get your very first proxy running for free.
Part 3: The "What's Next?" - Now that you're a pro, we'll explore other models and options.
Part 4: The "Oh No!" - A simple guide to fixing things if they go wrong.

Part 1: The "Why?" - Understanding the Basics

So, what is Janitor.AI's default model?

JanitorAI has its own, free AI model called JanitorLLM (or JLLM). Think of it as the "brain" that powers the characters you chat with. It's good, but there are many other, very different brains out there.

And what is a "Model"?

A "Model" (or Large Language Model/LLM) is just that: the AI brain. Different models have different personalities. Some are better at creative writing, some are smarter, some have better memory, and some are less filtered. Using a new model can completely change your roleplaying experience for the better.

What is a "Proxy"?

A proxy is simply a bridge. It's the service that connects JanitorAI to these powerful new models. To

Question 2

What Are Scripts - A Beginner Friendly Overview

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What Are Scripts? (Overview)

Scripts is like giving your character a smart assistant that whispers helpful information in their ear during conversations. Instead of your character always being exactly the same, Scripts help them react naturally to what's happening in your chat.

Important: Think of Scripts like sticky notes that appear just for the current message. They don't permanently change your character unless you specifically build that with Advanced scripts.

What Are Scripts?

Imagine your character has an invisible friend sitting next to them during your conversation. This friend:

Knows tons of background information about your world
Pays attention to what you're talking about
Occasionally whispers relevant details to your character
Sometimes stays quiet to keep things natural

That's exactly what Scripts do! They automatically sprinkle in relevant information when certain topics come up.

Important: Only YOU Trigger Scripts

Here's something super important that might confuse you at first: Scripts only wake up when YOU (the user) say the keywords, not when your character says them.

Example:

Your character has a lorebook entry for "Clare" (their best friend)
You say: Tell me about Clare" → The Clare entry activates ✅
Your character responds: "Clare is my best friend from college" → Nothing activates ❌ Think of it like: Your invisible assistant only listens to you, not to what your character says back. This prevents

Question 3

How to Use Scripts - Your Beginner Friendly Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Use Scripts: Your Friendly Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to give your character their first invisible assistant? Let's start super simple and build up to amazing!

Baby Steps: Your First Script in 10 Minutes

Step 1: Create Your Character's First Helper

Open up your main menu.

On PC: Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
On Mobile: Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner.

Select Scripts (looks like </> Scripts).
Click the big Create New Script button.
Choose Lorebook (this is the friendly, beginner option).
Pick a pretty color theme — it's like picking the cover of your magic book.
Give it a name like "Cafe Life."
Write a little description if you want (totally optional!).
Click Create Script.

What just happened: You just created an empty magic book. Now let's add your first page!

Step 2: Add Your First Magic Page

Click Add Entry — this creates a new page in your book.
Fill out the form (don't worry, it's easier than it looks):

Category: Pick "Background Info" from the dropdown (this is just for organization).
Entry Name: Type "Coffee Shop Atmosphere" (this is your personal label).
Keys: Type coffee, cafe, latte, espresso (these are the wake-up words).
Content: Type something like: The rich aroma of freshly ground coffee beans fills the air, mixing with quiet conversations and the gentle hum of the espresso machine.
- Tip: Keep entries s

Question 4

OpenRouter Error Guide

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OR Proxy Error Guide

Things break sometimes, and when they do, you get weird, cryptic error messages. This guide translates those messages into plain language and tells you exactly what went wrong and how to fix it. Whether it’s a wrong model name, too many tokens, or just the provider having a bad day, this section has your back.

Fix-It First: Proxy Error Basics

Before you worry about what the error message says, take a second to make sure your setup isn’t just… being fussy. Step 1: Open your config and check if it says Active. If it doesn’t, click to activate it. Step 2: Now hit Save Settings, yes, even if you didn’t change anything. Step 3: Then refresh the entire Janitor.AI page.

Step 4: Once you’re back in, re-open your config and click `Test`. If things still aren’t working, that’s when it’s time to match your error message to the quick guide below.

Proxy Errors

“This model’s maximum context length is X tokens. However, you requested Y tokens…” (400)

You’ve overloaded the model with too many tokens. That includes your bot personality, your message, Chat Memory(CM), Advanced Prompt(AP) Fix: Use shorter messages, trim down memory, or switch to a smaller/simpler bot.

“Prompt tokens limit X > Y. To increase…” (402)

You don’t have enough balance for the request. Fix: Use a free model (:free at the end), add credits, or upgrade your OpenRouter plan to increase limits.

**“No allowed providers are available fo

Question 5

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Using a Proxy with Janitor Part Two

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Psst…you didn't skip Part One of this guide…did you?

Proxy Guide, Part 2: Leveling Up Your AI Experience

Welcome back! By now, you’ve successfully set up your first proxy using OpenRouter and have seen how different AI models can transform your chats. You've graduated from the basics. Now, let's level up. In this part, we'll explore:

Going Paid: Unlocking the best quality and unlimited messages.
The Art of Prompting: How to control the AI and get the responses you want.
Deeper Troubleshooting: Solving new problems as you explore more powerful models.

Section 1: Going Paid - Why and How

The free tiers are fantastic, but you might want more—more messages, higher quality, or access to the absolute best models. Paying for a proxy service is the way to do it, and thankfully, it can be incredibly cheap.

Why Pay?

Quality: Paid models are often smarter, more creative, and better at staying in character.
Stability: Free services can get overloaded. Paid services are faster and more reliable.
Freedom: No more counting messages. Chat as much as you want! There are three main ways to go paid. Let's look at them.

Option A: The Official DeepSeek API (The Best Quality)

This is the cheapest and highest-quality way to use DeepSeek models. You are getting your AI directly from the source. **How does p

Question 6

Advanced Prompting 101

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🧠 Advanced Prompting 101

On Janitor, you might see the term “Advanced Prompts” pop up. Other places call them “System Prompts.” Either way, they’re the same thing, and they’re powerful.

This is where you stop just chatting with the bot and start really directing it. With the right system prompt, you’re setting the stage, defining characters, deciding tone, even telling the LLM what rules it should follow for the rest of the session.

If you’ve ever felt like your bot just wasn’t “getting it,” this is often the missing piece.

Why These Prompts Matter So Much

When most people start out, they give the bot simple instructions:
“Do not talk for me.”
“Remember this detail.”
“Write longer”

That works sometimes, but for longer roleplays, detailed characters, or complex stories, you need something stronger. A system prompt acts like a script behind the scenes, telling the LLM who it is, how it should behave, and what it should or shouldn’t do.

Think of it as a kind of brain implant. Once you give it an advanced prompt, that instruction is always running quietly in the background, guiding every response.

It makes a huge difference for consistency. Without it, the bot might drift, break character, or forget its tone. With it, things stay sharp.

The Sandwich Test: How LLMs Read Instructions

LLMs aren’t mind readers. They don’t infer like humans do. You have to spell things out. Literally.

Here’s the classic example:
You say, “Make a peanut butter and

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