Anthropic
Jan supports Anthropic (opens in a new tab) API integration, allowing you to use Claude models (Claude 3, Claude 2.1, and more) through Jan's interface.
Integrate Anthropic API with Jan
Step 1: Get Your API Key
- Visit Anthropic Console (opens in a new tab) and sign in
- Create & copy a new API key or copy your existing one
Ensure your API key has sufficient credits
Step 2: Configure Jan
There are two ways to add your Anthropic API keys in Jan:
Through Threads:
- In Threads, click Model tab in the right sidebar or model selector in input field
- Once the selector is poped up, choose the Cloud tab
- Click Add () icon next to Anthropic
- Once you are directed to Anthropic settings, insert your API Key
Through Settings:
- Navigate to Settings ()
- Under Remote Engines, select Anthropic
- Insert your API Key
Step 3: Start Using Anthropic's Models
- In any existing Threads or create a new one
- Select an Anthropic model from model selector
- Start chatting
Available Anthropic Models
Jan automatically includes Anthropic's available models. In case you want to use a specific Anthropic model that you cannot find in Jan, follow instructions in Manual Setup to add custom models:
- See list of available models in Anthropic Models (opens in a new tab).
- The
id
property must match the model name in the list. For example,claude-3-opus-20240229
,claude-3-sonnet-20240229
, orclaude-2.1
.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions:
1. API Key Issues
- Verify your API key is correct and not expired
- Check if you have billing set up on your Anthropic account
- Ensure you have access to the model you're trying to use
2. Connection Problems
- Check your internet connection
- Verify Anthropic's system status
- Look for error messages in Jan's logs
3. Model Unavailable
- Confirm your API key has access to the model
- Check if you're using the correct model ID
- Verify your Anthropic account has the necessary permissions
Need more help? Join our Discord community (opens in a new tab) or check the Anthropic documentation (opens in a new tab).