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AI Providers Setup Guide

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Welcome to Askimo App! This guide will help you configure AI providers to start using the application.

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 API key or local server
  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

Choose from cloud-based or local AI providers based on your needs:

OpenAI

Configure OpenAI GPT-5.2, GPT-4o, o1, o3-mini, and other models.

Setup OpenAI →

Anthropic Claude

Set up Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Haiku for advanced reasoning.

Setup Claude →

Google Gemini

Configure Gemini 2.0 Flash, 1.5 Pro, and other Google AI models.

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 →

Cloud vs Local Providers

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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

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

Example Prompts to Try

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General Questions:

Give me ideas for a trip to San Francisco next week

Code Assistance:

Can you help me write a Python function to calculate fibonacci numbers?

Writing Help:

Help me write a professional email to request time off

DevOps Tasks:

Explain how to set up a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions

Multiple AI Models Workflow

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One of Askimo App’s key features is the ability to use multiple AI models seamlessly:

  1. Configure Multiple Providers: Set up both cloud and local options
  2. Switch on the Fly: Change providers mid-conversation
  3. Compare Responses: See how different models approach the same task
  4. Use Case Optimization: Use local for privacy, cloud for capability