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To use Chibi’s full potential, you’ll need API keys from various AI providers. This guide provides direct links to sign up and generate keys for each supported service.

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🤖 Major LLM Providers

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☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure

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🎨 Creative & Specialized Services

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🔧 Self-Hosted / Local Options

For OpenAI-compatible endpoints (Ollama, vLLM, LM Studio, etc.), you typically don’t need external API keys:

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🔐 Security Tips

  • Never commit API keys to version control. Use .env files and add them to .gitignore.
  • Use environment variables or secret management tools (e.g., Docker secrets, AWS Secrets Manager).
  • Rotate keys regularly, especially if they’re exposed or shared.
  • Monitor usage via provider dashboards to detect unauthorized access.
  • Set spending limits where available (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) to avoid surprise bills.

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💡 Public Mode

If you’re running Chibi in Public Mode (PUBLIC_MODE=True), you don’t need to provide master API keys. Instead, each user will be prompted to provide their own keys via private message when they first interact with the bot. This is ideal for:
  • Shared/community bots
  • Avoiding centralized billing
  • Letting users control their own API usage
See Deployment Modes for more details.
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