AI Provider Configuration

Configure your preferred AI provider to power ChatterMate’s intelligent customer support capabilities.

Available Providers

ChatterMate supports multiple AI providers, giving you the flexibility to choose the one that best fits your needs:

OpenAI

Industry-leading models like GPT-4

Anthropic

Claude models for enhanced reasoning

Google

Gemini and Vertex AI models

Mistral

Open-source high-performance models

Groq

Ultra-fast inference platform

DeepSeek

Specialized language models

HuggingFace

Access to open-source models

Ollama

Self-hosted model deployment

xAI

Advanced AI capabilities

Configuration Fields

AI Provider

Select your preferred AI provider from the dropdown menu. Each provider has its own strengths:

  • OpenAI (Recommended): Best-in-class models with consistent performance
  • Anthropic: Strong reasoning and analysis capabilities
  • Google: Integrated with Google’s ecosystem
  • Others: Specialized use cases and self-hosting options

Model Name

Enter the model identifier for your chosen provider. Our recommendations:

gpt-4-0125-preview  # Latest GPT-4 Turbo
gpt-4               # Standard GPT-4
gpt-3.5-turbo      # Cost-effective option

API Key

Your provider’s API key for authentication. Security measures:

  • Keys are encrypted before storage
  • Keys are never logged or exposed in plaintext
  • Access is restricted to authorized systems only
  • Regular key rotation is supported
  • Compliance with SOC 2 standards

Never share your API keys or commit them to version control. ChatterMate encrypts and stores them securely.

Best Practices

  1. Provider Selection

    • Start with OpenAI’s GPT-4 for best overall performance
    • Consider Anthropic’s Claude for complex reasoning tasks
    • Use Ollama for self-hosted deployments
  2. Model Choice

    • Balance between capability and cost
    • Test different models before production
    • Monitor usage and adjust as needed
  3. Security

    • Use environment-specific API keys
    • Rotate keys periodically
    • Monitor usage for anomalies

What’s Next?

After configuring your AI provider:

  1. Test the configuration with sample queries
  2. Customize the AI agent’s behavior
  3. Add domain knowledge to improve responses
  4. Set up human handoff rules

Customize AI Agent

Next: Learn how to customize your AI agent’s behavior