The newest launcher update (v26.6.26) adds Cloud AI support, also known as "Bring Your Own Key." If you already pay for an AI subscription, you can now point Miu's brain at your own provider for much more powerful, more in-character conversations — without needing a powerful local GPU.

It's completely optional. The free, fully local AI is still the default and isn't going anywhere.

What you can connect

  • OpenRouter — one key, hundreds of models (including uncensored ones). The recommended choice for Miu.
  • Ollama Cloud — hosted open models, no GPU needed.
  • Player2 — a free local AI app for games.
  • Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint — bring your own provider or home setup.

Heads up: OpenAI and Anthropic (Claude) are also supported, but their content filters will refuse Miu's adult dialogue — the launcher warns you before you pick them. OpenRouter and Ollama Cloud are the way to go.

Because this uses your real money, we built it to be safe by default:

🔒 Your key is stored encrypted in Windows' secure credential store — it's never written to the game folder, never sent to us, never shared.
💸 Spending guardrails — a per-reply length cap, an optional monthly budget, and a live spend estimate so there are no surprises.
✅ "Test connection" button confirms your key and model work before you play.
🟢 Off by default — you opt in with a clear confirmation, and you can switch back to free local AI any time.

How to turn it on

  1. Update the launcher to v26.6.26.
  2. Open AI Setup → "Use Your Own AI (Advanced)."
  3. Pick a provider, paste your API key, choose a model, and hit Test connection, then Save.
  4. Press Play — Miu does the rest.

Enjoy the upgrade, and as always — have fun~ 💕