> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chattermate.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure AI Provider

> Configure your AI provider in ChatterMate — OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini, Mistral, xAI Grok, DeepSeek, or Groq — with your own API key to power 24/7 support.

# AI Provider Configuration

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

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## Available Providers

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

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="OpenAI" icon="robot-astromech">
    GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, and o-series models
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anthropic (Claude)" icon="brain-circuit">
    Claude Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku
  </Card>

  <Card title="Google Gemini" icon="cloud">
    Gemini 2.5 Pro / Flash
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mistral" icon="wind">
    Mistral Large, Medium, and Small
  </Card>

  <Card title="xAI (Grok)" icon="gear-complex">
    Grok 4 and Grok 3
  </Card>

  <Card title="DeepSeek" icon="microchip">
    DeepSeek Chat and Reasoner
  </Card>

  <Card title="Groq" icon="bolt-lightning">
    Ultra-fast inference (GPT-OSS, Llama)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Every provider is **bring-your-own-key** — you supply your own API key, encrypted at rest. When you pick a provider, a **"Get your API key"** link points to that provider's console.

## Configuration Fields

### AI Provider

Select your provider from the grid. All listed providers support tool calling and structured output, so any of them works with ChatterMate's agents, knowledge search, and workflows:

* **OpenAI** (Recommended): Best-in-class models with consistent performance
* **Anthropic (Claude)**: Strong reasoning and analysis
* **Google Gemini**: Large context windows, great price/performance
* **Mistral / xAI (Grok) / DeepSeek / Groq**: Cost, speed, and self-hosting-friendly options

<Warning>
  Features that depend on structured output — automatic **lead capture**, **ending
  a resolved chat**, and **human handoff** — are most consistent on OpenAI and
  Anthropic models. Smaller open models (e.g. Groq's GPT-OSS, some Grok variants)
  handle these well most of the time but can occasionally miss a step. If you find
  a model isn't capturing leads or closing chats reliably, switch to a stronger
  model like GPT-4.1 or Claude.
</Warning>

### Model Name

Pick a suggested model from the dropdown, or choose **"Custom model ID"** to type any model your provider supports (handy when a provider ships a new model before this list updates). Suggested models:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash OpenAI (Recommended) theme={null}
  gpt-4.1        # Strong general default
  gpt-4o         # Fast, capable
  gpt-4o-mini    # Cost-effective
  o4-mini        # Reasoning model
  ```

  ```bash Anthropic (Claude) theme={null}
  claude-opus-4-8    # Most capable
  claude-sonnet-5    # Balanced performance
  claude-haiku-4-5   # Fast and efficient
  ```

  ```bash Google Gemini theme={null}
  gemini-2.5-pro     # Highest quality
  gemini-2.5-flash   # Best price/performance
  ```

  ```bash Mistral theme={null}
  mistral-large-latest    # Flagship
  mistral-small-latest    # Cost-effective
  ```

  ```bash xAI (Grok) theme={null}
  grok-4    # Flagship reasoning model
  grok-3    # Previous generation
  ```

  ```bash DeepSeek theme={null}
  deepseek-chat       # General model
  deepseek-reasoner   # Reasoning model
  ```

  ```bash Groq theme={null}
  openai/gpt-oss-120b        # Top quality on Groq
  llama-3.3-70b-versatile    # Fast, reliable
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Note>
  Model IDs change over time as providers release and retire models. If a suggested ID stops working, use **Custom model ID** and paste the current identifier from your provider's docs.
</Note>

### 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

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

## Best Practices

1. **Provider Selection**
   * Start with OpenAI's GPT-4.1 / GPT-4o for best overall performance
   * Consider Anthropic's Claude for complex reasoning tasks
   * Use Groq (GPT-OSS / Llama) when you want the fastest, lowest-cost inference

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

<Card title="Customize AI Agent" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/features/ai-customization">
  Next: Learn how to customize your AI agent's behavior
</Card>