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Bring Your Own Keys

BYOK mode lets you use your own provider API key. Your browser calls the provider directly — keys are stored locally and never pass through Recense servers.

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Supported providers

  • Anthropic (Claude models)
  • OpenAI (GPT models)
  • Google (Gemini models)
  • Fireworks AI (Kimi, DeepSeek, GLM, Llama and other open-source models)

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Setup

1

Open the AI Agent panel (sidebar).

The agent panel is accessible from the main sidebar.

2

Switch Mode to BYOK.

This enables direct provider connections.

3

Choose a provider.

Select Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or Fireworks.

4

Paste your API key.

Recense saves it as you type.

5

Choose a model and start chatting.

The model picker shows models available from the selected provider.

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How key storage works

  • Keys are stored in your browser, encrypted at rest.
  • Keys persist across sessions on the same device.
  • Keys do not sync between devices — add the key on each machine separately.

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Practical notes

  • Each provider has its own stored key — switching providers doesn't clear other keys.
  • The model picker updates based on the selected provider.
  • If the chat looks unavailable with a key present, verify you're in BYOK mode (not Built-in).