add-provider-doc

Name: add-provider-doc
Author: lobehub

Add documentation for a new AI provider — usage docs, env vars, Docker config, image resources.

INSTALLATION

npx skills add https://github.com/lobehub/lobe-chat --skill add-provider-doc

Run in your project or agent environment. Adjust flags if your CLI version differs.

SKILL.md

Adding New AI Provider Documentation

Complete workflow for adding documentation for a new AI provider.

Overview

Create usage documentation (EN + CN)

Add environment variable documentation (EN + CN)

Update Docker configuration files

Update .env.example

Prepare image resources

Step 1: Create Provider Usage Documentation

Required Files

docs/usage/providers/{provider-name}.mdx (English)

docs/usage/providers/{provider-name}.zh-CN.mdx (Chinese)

Key Requirements

5-6 screenshots showing the process

Cover image for the provider

Real registration and dashboard URLs

Pricing information callout

Never include real API keys - use placeholders

Reference: docs/usage/providers/fal.mdx

Step 2: Update Environment Variables Documentation

Files to Update

docs/self-hosting/environment-variables/model-provider.mdx (EN)

docs/self-hosting/environment-variables/model-provider.zh-CN.mdx (CN)

Content Format

### `{PROVIDER}_API_KEY`

- Type: Required

- Description: API key from {Provider Name}

- Example: `{api-key-format}`

### `{PROVIDER}_MODEL_LIST`

- Type: Optional

- Description: Control model list. Use `+` to add, `-` to hide

- Example: `-all,+model-1,+model-2=Display Name`

Step 3: Update Docker Files

Update all Dockerfiles at the end of ENV section:

Dockerfile

Dockerfile.database

Dockerfile.pglite

# {New Provider}

{PROVIDER}_API_KEY="" {PROVIDER}_MODEL_LIST=""

Step 4: Update .env.example

### {Provider Name} ###

# {PROVIDER}_API_KEY={prefix}-xxxxxxxx

Step 5: Image Resources

Cover image

3-4 API dashboard screenshots

2-3 LobeHub configuration screenshots

Host on LobeHub CDN: hub-apac-1.lobeobjects.space

Checklist

EN + CN usage docs

EN + CN env var docs

All 3 Dockerfiles updated

.env.example updated

All images prepared

No real API keys in docs