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Odysseus API Keys Setup
“API key” is a rising search topic alongside Odysseus. Here's when you need one — and when you don't.
Short answer
No API key required for the recommended path: Odysseus + Ollama + local models. API keys are optional if you want cloud models (OpenAI, Claude) inside the same workspace.
Security warning
Only enter API keys in your own Odysseus Settings at localhost:7000. Never paste keys into random websites, fake installers, or unofficial forks. Verify the repo at /github.
Providers at a glance
| Provider | API key | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollama (local) | None required | Free | Best default — runs on your hardware, works offline |
| OpenAI | API key from platform.openai.com | Pay per use | GPT-4o, GPT-4, etc. via Settings → add provider |
| Anthropic (Claude) | API key from console.anthropic.com | Pay per use | Claude models through Odysseus interface |
| OpenRouter | API key from openrouter.ai | Pay per use | Access many models through one endpoint |
How to add a cloud API key
- Install and open Odysseus at http://localhost:7000
- Log in and open Settings (gear icon)
- Add a new model provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, etc.)
- Paste your API key and save
- Select the cloud model in the chat dropdown
Prefer free & local? Use Ollama
Most PewDiePie viewers don't need an API key at all. Ollama runs models on your PC with zero subscription.
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