API Setup

Choose your LLM provider. API keys are stored locally and never sent to our servers.

Cloud Providers

Groq

Fast, generous free tier

Models: Llama 3, Mistral

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Anthropic

Best quality, Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Models: Claude 3.5, Claude 3

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OpenAI

GPT-4o, reliable and fast

Models: GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini

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Google Gemini

Google's AI models

Models: Gemini Pro, Flash

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Local Providers (Free)

LM Studio

Run models locally, no API key

Port: localhost:1234

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Ollama

Open-source, runs offline

Port: localhost:11434

Download →

Setup

  1. Get API key from provider above
  2. Open Houdini → Windows → Prestige
  3. Select provider and enter API key
  4. Click Connect

✓ Test: Ask "Greetings, my suuuper assistant!" to verify connection.

Recommendations

Free & Fast

Groq - 14k requests/day

Best Quality

Claude 3.5 - ~$10-20/mo

Offline

Ollama - 100% free

Troubleshooting

Connection error?

Check API key, account credits, and internet.

Rate limit exceeded?

Wait a few minutes or upgrade plan.

Local server not responding?

Ensure LM Studio/Ollama is running on correct port.

Need help? support@megacoolcorp.com