Setting Up Your API Key

CRHQ agents are powered by Anthropic's Claude models. To use them, you need to connect an API key from your Anthropic account.

Adding Your API Key

1. Go to Settings (gear icon in the sidebar footer)
2. Navigate to the System tab
3. Find the Claude Authentication section
4. Enter your Anthropic API key
5. Click Save

Your API key is stored securely on your dedicated server using AES-256-GCM encryption. It never leaves your instance.

Getting an API Key

If you don't have an Anthropic API key yet:

1. Go to console.anthropic.com
2. Create an account or sign in
3. Navigate to API Keys
4. Click Create Key
5. Copy the key — you won't see it again

Authentication Methods

CRHQ supports two authentication methods:

You can set your preferred method in the System settings. If both are configured, CRHQ uses the preferred method.

Verifying the Connection

After saving your API key, CRHQ validates it automatically. You'll see a status indicator:

• Connected (green) — API key is valid, agents can work
• Invalid (red) — Key was rejected, double-check and re-enter
• Not configured (grey) — No key set yet

Usage & Billing

API usage is billed directly through your Anthropic account. Different models have different costs:

• Haiku — Lowest cost per token
• Sonnet — Moderate cost, best value for most tasks
• Opus — Highest cost, most capable

You can monitor your usage at console.anthropic.com/usage.

Future Providers

CRHQ is designed to support multiple AI providers. Additional model providers (such as Codex and Gemini) are planned for future releases. When available, you'll configure them in the same System settings section.