AI Providers Guide - 8 BYOK Providers Explained

What AI providers does Rephlo support?

Rephlo supports 8 BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) providers: OpenAI (GPT-5.1), Anthropic (Claude), Google (Gemini), Groq, xAI (Grok), OpenRouter (150+ models), Ollama (local/offline), and OpenAI-Compatible endpoints. Plus a managed Dedicated API option.

Each provider has different strengths. OpenAI excels at reasoning and creativity. Anthropic offers superior writing and analysis. Groq provides ultra-fast inference. Google brings multimodal capabilities. xAI offers real-time knowledge. OpenRouter aggregates 150+ models. Ollama runs locally for complete privacy. OpenAI-Compatible works with Azure, vLLM, LocalAI, and custom deployments.

How do I add an API key to Rephlo?

Navigate to Settings, then Providers, click Add Provider, select your vendor from the dropdown, enter your API key, and click Test Connection. Each provider requires a key from the vendor's developer dashboard. Keys are encrypted and stored locally.

Rephlo supports multiple active providers simultaneously. You can switch between them based on task requirements — use a fast, cheap model like Groq for simple tasks and a powerful model like Claude for complex analysis. Provider switching works mid-conversation without losing context.

1. Open Settings: Navigate to Settings > Providers in the Rephlo application.
2. Add a provider: Click "Add Provider" and select the vendor (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
3. Enter credentials: Enter your API key. For OpenAI-Compatible or Ollama, also provide the Base URL and Model Name.
4. Test and save: Click "Test Connection" to verify your key works, then save the provider configuration.

What is the difference between BYOK and Dedicated mode?

BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) means you use API keys from providers like OpenAI or Anthropic directly — you pay the provider, and your data goes straight to them. Dedicated mode is Rephlo's managed service where billing is unified through your Rephlo subscription.

BYOK gives you maximum privacy and cost control since data flows directly between your machine and the provider. Dedicated mode is simpler — no API key management needed, just sign in with your Rephlo account. Heavy users often prefer BYOK for lower per-token costs, while new users appreciate the simplicity of Dedicated mode.

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