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Bring Your Own LLM API Keys

Bring Your Own LLM lets you connect your own API keys from 11 providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, and DeepSeek. You choose exactly which model powers your transcript analysis and pay your provider directly, giving you full control over models, costs, and data routing.

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What is Bring Your Own LLM?

Bring Your Own LLM (BYO LLM) allows you to connect your own API keys from leading AI providers to use with LiteScribe's AI Chat feature. Instead of using LiteScribe's LLM Gateway, you can use your own API credits and have complete control over which models are available, how much you spend, and which provider handles your transcript analysis.

  • Use your existing API credits from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more
  • Full control over model selection and availability
  • No markup or additional charges from LiteScribe
  • Test API keys before saving to ensure they work
  • Switch between providers anytime

How It Works

Setting up your own API keys is simple. Get an API key from your preferred AI provider, add it to LiteScribe, test it, and start using it for AI Chat. You can connect multiple providers and switch between them as needed.

  • Get an API key from your preferred AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Add the API key in LiteScribe Settings → Integrations
  • Test the key to verify it works correctly
  • Set a custom display name for easy identification
  • Use your connected provider in AI Chat sessions

Supported Providers

Connect API keys from 11 leading AI providers, giving you access to the best models available.

  • OpenAI - GPT-4o, GPT-4, GPT-3.5-turbo, and more
  • Anthropic - Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus, Sonnet, Haiku
  • Google Gemini - Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Flash
  • Mistral - Mistral Large, Medium, Small, Tiny
  • Cohere - Command R+, Command R, Command
  • Perplexity AI - Llama Sonar Large/Small
  • Together AI - Meta Llama 3.1, Mixtral
  • Groq - Llama 3.1, Mixtral (ultra-fast inference)
  • DeepSeek - DeepSeek Chat, Coder
  • Fireworks AI - Llama v3 70B/8B
  • Anyscale - Meta Llama 3, Mistral

Benefits

Using your own API keys gives you more flexibility and control over your AI-powered transcript analysis.

  • Use your existing API credits and billing
  • Access to the latest models as soon as providers release them
  • Full transparency on costs and usage
  • Choose the best model for each use case
  • No dependency on LiteScribe's gateway availability
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

LiteScribe supports 11 AI providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral, Cohere, Perplexity AI, Together AI, Groq, DeepSeek, Fireworks AI, and Anyscale. Each provider offers different models optimized for various use cases.

Yes, all API keys are encrypted and stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Keys are only used for transcript chat prompts and are never shared with third parties. You can test keys before saving and revoke access anytime from your settings.

No, when using your own API keys, you pay your AI provider directly. LiteScribe does not add any markup or additional charges. You only pay for what you use based on your provider's pricing.

Yes! You can use both options. When you have your own API keys connected, you can choose which provider to use for each AI Chat session. The LLM Gateway remains available as a fallback option.

If your API key runs out of credits or encounters an error, LiteScribe will automatically fall back to the LLM Gateway (if available) or notify you that the key needs attention. You can update or regenerate API keys anytime.

Related Features

AI Chat

Have conversations with AI about your transcripts. Ask questions, get summaries, and extract insights.

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Unified access to leading language models for transcript analysis and insights.

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