Step-by-step guides for obtaining API keys from major AI providers
AI Assess Tech tests your AI system by sending ethical questions and analyzing the responses. To do this, we need to communicate with your AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) using their API.
Your API key stays private. It never leaves your environment. When using our SDK or the demo tool, your key is used client-side to call the AI provider directly. We only receive the AI's responses for scoring.
Pay-as-you-go after credits. GPT-4o-mini is very affordable (~$0.01 per assessment).
Pay-as-you-go. Claude Haiku is the most cost-effective option.
Generous free tier. Great for testing and low-volume use.
Generous free credits. Competitive pricing after.
| Use Case | Recommended Provider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Just trying it out | OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini) | Easiest setup, most documentation, very affordable |
| Testing Claude specifically | Anthropic | You're already using Claude in production |
| Budget-conscious testing | Google Gemini | Generous free tier for low-volume testing |
| Testing Grok / X.AI | xAI Grok | $25 free credits, good for multiple assessments |
| Enterprise / Production | Any | Use whichever AI you're deploying to production |
A typical AI Health Check assessment uses about 120 questions. With GPT-4o-mini, this costs approximately $0.01-0.03 per assessment. Claude Haiku and Gemini Pro are similarly affordable. Most providers offer free credits that cover multiple assessments.
Yes. Your API key is used client-side (in your browser or your server) to call the AI provider directly. We never see, store, or transmit your API key. Only the AI's responses are sent to our servers for scoring.
Absolutely! If you already have an API key from any of these providers, you can use it immediately. Just make sure it has sufficient credits or billing enabled.
We understand! You can view our sample assessment results to see what the output looks like without running a live assessment. For enterprise customers, we also offer managed assessments — contact us to learn more.
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