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AI Providers Setup Guide

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Welcome to Askimo App! By default Askimo is a bring-your-own-key app. You connect directly to AI providers using your own API keys. Your keys are encrypted and stored only on your machine.

If you are setting up Askimo for a team, there are two other options worth knowing about before you start:

Using Askimo with a team?

There are two ways your team can access AI through Askimo today:

Available now

Bring your own key

Each team member adds their own API keys in Askimo. Keys are encrypted and stored locally on their machine. Best for individuals and small groups who want full independence.

Available now

Shared AI Gateway

Run an OpenAI-compatible gateway on a shared server. Each user connects Askimo with just a URL, with no personal API keys required. The real keys stay on the server with central spend control. See an example setup using LiteLLM.

Coming soon

Askimo Team

A native team edition with shared workspaces and collaboration features is in development. Learn more.

Quick Start

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After installing Askimo App, you’ll need to configure at least one AI provider to start chatting.

Setup Checklist

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  1. ✅ Launch Askimo App
  2. ✅ Choose an AI provider from the list below
  3. ✅ Configure your API key (or your team’s proxy URL if using a shared gateway)
  4. ✅ Test connection
  5. ✅ Start your first conversation

Accessing Provider Settings

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AI Provider Settings

From Menu

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  1. Click on the menu bar
  2. Select “Settings”
  3. Navigate to the “AI Providers” tab

Keyboard Shortcut

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  • macOS: ⌘ + , then click “AI Providers”
  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + , then click “AI Providers”

Supported AI Providers

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Select AI Provider

Individual Providers (Bring Your Own Key)

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Each provider below requires your own API key or a locally running server. Keys are stored encrypted on your machine only.

OpenAI

Configure the latest OpenAI models and other compatible AI models.

Setup OpenAI →

Anthropic Claude

Set up the latest Claude models for advanced reasoning and long-context tasks.

Setup Claude →

Google Gemini

Configure the latest Google Gemini models including multimodal and reasoning options.

Setup Gemini →

xAI (Grok)

Connect to xAI’s Grok models for cutting-edge AI.

Setup xAI →

Ollama

Run AI models locally with complete privacy and offline access.

Setup Ollama →

LocalAI

Self-hosted AI server for enterprise and privacy-critical workloads.

Setup LocalAI →

Shared AI Gateway

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Run an OpenAI-compatible proxy on a shared server. Team members connect Askimo with just a URL, with no personal API keys needed. The real provider keys stay on the server. LiteLLM is a popular open-source option that works with Askimo out of the box, but any OpenAI-compatible gateway will work.

Shared AI Gateway

Point Askimo at any OpenAI-compatible proxy to share AI access across your team. No per-user accounts, central spend control. LiteLLM is one popular open-source option.

See example setup →

Cloud vs Local vs Team Gateway

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Cloud Providers

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OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, xAI

✅ Pros:

  • Latest and most capable models
  • No local hardware requirements
  • Regular updates and improvements
  • Reliable uptime and performance

❌ Cons:

  • Requires internet connection
  • API costs per usage
  • Data sent to external servers
  • Subject to rate limits

Local Providers

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Ollama, LM Studio, LocalAI, Docker AI

✅ Pros:

  • Complete privacy (data stays local)
  • No API costs
  • Works offline
  • Full control over models

❌ Cons:

  • Requires capable hardware
  • Manual model management
  • Performance depends on your GPU/CPU
  • Limited to open-source models

Team Gateway

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Any OpenAI-compatible AI gateway

✅ Pros:

  • No API keys needed per user
  • Central cost control and spend limits per person
  • Access to cloud and local models from one URL
  • Revoke or restrict any user without touching the real keys

❌ Cons:

  • Requires a shared server or VPS to run the proxy
  • Admin setup needed before team members can connect
  • Proxy availability affects all users

Your First Conversation

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Once you’ve configured at least one provider, you’re ready to start!

Starting a Chat

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  1. Click “New Chat” or press ⌘/Ctrl + N
  2. Type your first message in the input area
  3. Press Enter to send