OpenAI API reverse proxy with a 'be back soon' sign

What it does This is a self-hosted reverse proxy that exposes an OpenAI-compatible /v1/chat/completions endpoint for gpt-3.5-turbo. You point existing OpenAI client libraries at your local instance, swap the base URL and API key, and keep the rest of your code unchanged. The authors also operate a separate hosted fallback you can access through their Discord community.

The interesting bit The draw is free, keyless access to GPT-3.5 through an interface that mirrors OpenAI’s official API endpoints. While the self-hosted code is on ice, the authors are pointing users toward a Discord-gated hosted API instead.

Key highlights

• Drop-in compatibility with official OpenAI SDKs and libraries
• Supports streaming responses
• Self-hosted mode requires no API key
• Runs via Docker, local Node.js, or Termux on Android
• Licensed under AGPL-3.0

Caveats

• The authors explicitly state the project is “a bit outdated and isn’t working right now,” with no committed fix timeline
• The self-hosted route is unavailable in some regions without a U.S. VPN
• Accessing the hosted fallback requires joining a Discord server and generating a key via a bot command

Verdict Worth watching if you want a keyless, self-hosted OpenAI alternative once maintenance resumes; steer clear if you need something stable and production-ready today.