Connect Your First Provider

AgentOne needs at least one enabled model provider before it can answer messages. If you already signed in with your AgentOne account, you can skip this tutorial entirely and use AgentOne right away.

Your Options

You can start with any of these:

• A built-in cloud provider such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, or Mistral
• A built-in local provider such as Ollama or LM Studio
• A custom OpenAI-compatible provider

Quickest Setup Paths

Option 1: Use a built-in cloud provider

1. Open Settings.
2. Click Providers.
3. Expand a provider under Built-in Providers.
4. Toggle it on.
5. Paste your API key.
6. Save the key.

Option 2: Use Ollama or LM Studio

1. Make sure the local runtime is already installed and running.
2. Open Settings -> Providers.
3. Find the provider under Local Providers.
4. Keep it enabled.
5. Confirm the Base URL is correct.
6. Wait for models to auto-detect, or click Auto in the Models section.

Option 3: Add a custom provider

1. Open Settings -> Providers.
2. In Custom Providers, click Add Provider.
3. Choose OpenAI Compatible.
4. Enter a name, base URL, optional API key, and one or more models.
5. Click Add Provider.

How To Tell It Worked

After setup:

• the provider stays enabled
• at least one model appears in the model selector in chat
• the composer no longer shows the no-model warning

For full provider setup details, continue to Providers and Models troubleshooting.