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Adding API Keys

Learn how to configure API keys for different AI providers in Promptly

Promptly supports multiple AI providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), and Google (Gemini). To use these services, you'll need to add your API keys to the app.

Accessing API Key Settings

You can add or update your API keys at any time by:

  1. Opening Promptly
  2. Clicking on the Promptly menu in the menu bar
  3. Selecting Preferences (or use ⌘,)
  4. Navigating to the API Keys tab

Supported AI Providers

OpenAI

OpenAI API keys are required to use models like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. Enter your OpenAI API key in the corresponding field in Preferences.

Anthropic (Claude)

To use Claude models like Claude 3 Opus, Claude 3 Sonnet, or Claude 3 Haiku, add your Anthropic API key in the settings.

Google (Gemini)

For Gemini models, add your Google AI Studio API key in the designated field.

Ollama (Local Models)

For local models running via Ollama, no API key is required. You'll just need to have Ollama installed and running on your machine. See Adding Llama Models for more information.

Security and Storage

Promptly securely stores your API keys in the macOS Keychain, ensuring they're encrypted and only accessible by the application. Your API keys are never sent to our servers and remain on your device.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with your API keys:

  • Verify that the key is correct and hasn't expired
  • Check that you have billing set up with the provider
  • Ensure you have sufficient credits/quota with the provider
  • Restart Promptly after adding or updating keys

If you're still having trouble, look for error messages in the Promptly interface or contact support.

Next Steps