> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.workshop.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Anthropic (BYOK)

> Connect your own Anthropic API key to Workshop for direct Claude model access.

## Overview

The Anthropic BYOK connector lets you use your own Anthropic API key with Workshop. Usage is billed directly to your Anthropic account.

<Warning>
  **Published apps use your API key.** If you publish a Workshop app that uses this connector, visitors make requests using your key. You will be billed by Anthropic for all usage.
</Warning>

<Info>
  **Don't have an API key?** The [managed Anthropic connector](/connectors/managed-ai-connectors) is enabled by default — no API key needed, usage billed to your Workshop credits.
</Info>

## What You'll Need

| Credential  | Description                      | Format       |
| ----------- | -------------------------------- | ------------ |
| **API Key** | Anthropic API authentication key | `sk-ant-...` |

## Getting an API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an Anthropic account">
    Go to [console.anthropic.com](https://console.anthropic.com) and sign up or sign in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up billing">
    Navigate to **Settings > Billing**, add a payment method, and purchase credits. The minimum purchase is \$5, which places you in Tier 1.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate a key">
    Go to **Settings > API Keys** and click **Create Key**. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Workshop Access"). Optionally assign it to a workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the key">
    Copy your API key immediately. Anthropic only shows the key once — if you lose it, you'll need to generate a new one.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connecting to Workshop

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Hub">
    Open the **Workshop Hub** from the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Connectors">
    Click the **Connectors** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Anthropic">
    Click the **Anthropic (your API key)** card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter details">
    Enter a **Connection Name** (e.g., "My Anthropic API") and paste your **API Key**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Add Connection**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Your Anthropic API is now connected and available across all conversations.

## Verifying Your Connection

Ask Workshop:

```
Use my Anthropic connection to summarize the key points of this text: [paste any text]
```

If Workshop returns a Claude-generated summary, your connection is working.

## Security Best Practices

* Your API key is stored in Workshop's encrypted storage — never shared with the AI agent directly
* Rotate keys periodically in the [Anthropic console](https://console.anthropic.com)
* Use Anthropic workspaces to organize keys by project or environment
* If you suspect a key is compromised, delete it immediately in the Anthropic console and create a new one, then update your Workshop connection

## Troubleshooting

| Issue                  | Solution                                                              |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Invalid API Key"      | Re-enter the key from your Anthropic console. Ensure no extra spaces. |
| "Insufficient credits" | Add more credits in Anthropic billing settings.                       |
| "Rate limit exceeded"  | Wait and retry. Check your usage tier in the Anthropic console.       |

## Learn More

* [Anthropic Console](https://console.anthropic.com)
* [Anthropic API Documentation](https://docs.anthropic.com)
* [Rate Limits and Pricing](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/api/rate-limits)