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Step 1 - Get yourself an API Key for your selected AI Provider

AI/ML API

Log In/Sign Up and create an API key. Make sure to select Chat, Image & Responses

OpenAI

Log In/Create an Account, then generate an API key

Anthropic

Log In/Sign Up, then create an API key

Google AI Studio

Log In/Sign Up, then create a Gemini API key

X.AI Grok

Log In/Create an XAI Account, then generate an API key.

Step 2 - Add your key in the app

In ArchitectBuddies™, open the chat with the Architect Buddies™ button (⌘T), then open Chat Settings.

Choose your provider, paste in the API key you just created and pick a model. Your model is only sent to the provider you choose.

Keep your key private. Never send it to anyone, including us.

 

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