Inference Cooperative docs
AI, governed together.
The Inference Cooperative is a member-governed project providing more ethical AI inference. Members pay dues on a sliding scale and, in return, get AI chat and API access through shared, cooperatively governed infrastructure. We are fiscally sponsored by Metagov, a nonprofit, and funded through our Open Collective.
Start here
- New here? → Getting started — join, use the chat, and get involved in governance.
- Why does this exist? → Background — a one-page summary of the mission and history.
- Which models can I use? → Models — the full catalog of providers and models.
- Want API access? → API access — use our models programmatically.
- Want community chat? → Getting started · Matrix — our federated Matrix server, including how to connect from any client and how to use an existing Matrix account.
- Curious how it works? → Infrastructure — a map of the stack and the codebase.
- Wondering about the bot? → Working with the agent — what the co-op's agents do, who can instruct them, and what always needs a human.
- Need help or have an idea? → Support & feature requests — open an issue.
Key links
- Website: inference.coop
- AI Chat: chat.inference.coop
- Matrix chat: matrix.inference.coop
- Member Dashboard: dashboard.inference.coop
- Governance forum: forum.inference.coop
- Source code: git.inference.coop
- Contact: info@inference.coop
Governance & legal
- Charter — values, membership, and governance.
- Open questions — decisions currently up for member discussion.
- Terms of Service
- Privacy Policy