How to Use API Keys and Chat

Adding API Keys

Once you've obtained API keys from your preferred providers, you can add them to your Reformation AI account:

1. Log in to your Reformation AI account
2. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner
3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
4. Navigate to the "API Keys" tab
5. Click on "Add API Key" for the provider you want to add
6. Enter your API key in the provided field
7. Click "Save"

Managing Existing Keys

You can manage your existing API keys from the Settings page:

• View Keys: See which providers you've added keys for
• Update Keys: Replace an existing key with a new one
• Remove Keys: Delete API keys you no longer want to use
• Check Status: Verify if your keys are working correctly

Starting a New Chat

To start a new conversation with an AI model:

1. Navigate to the Chat page by clicking "Chat" in the main navigation
2. Click on "New Chat" or the "+" button
3. Select a model from the dropdown menu at the top of the chat interface
4. Type your message in the input field at the bottom of the screen
5. Press Enter or click the send button to submit your message

Selecting Models

Reformation AI gives you access to various models:

• Free Models: Available to all users without requiring an API key
• Premium Models: Require an API key from the respective provider

To switch between models during a conversation:

1. Click on the model selector at the top of the chat interface
2. Browse available models by provider or capability
3. Select your preferred model
4. Continue your conversation with the newly selected model

Managing Chat History

Reformation AI saves your chat history for easy reference:

• View Past Chats: Access your previous conversations from the sidebar
• Rename Chats: Click on the chat title to rename it for better organization
• Delete Chats: Remove conversations you no longer need
• Export Chats: Save your conversations as text or markdown files

Uploading Files

Some models support file uploads for analysis:

1. Click the attachment icon in the chat input area
2. Select the file you want to upload
3. Add any additional instructions in your message
4. Send your message with the attached file

Supported file types depend on the model you're using. Most multimodal models support images, while some advanced models can also process PDFs, spreadsheets, and other document types.

Adjusting Model Parameters

Fine-tune model behavior by adjusting parameters:

1. Click the settings icon near the model selector
2. Adjust parameters such as:
   • Temperature: Controls randomness (higher values = more creative, lower values = more deterministic)
   • Max Tokens: Sets the maximum length of the model's response
   • Top P: Controls diversity of responses
   • Frequency Penalty: Reduces repetition of phrases
3. Save your preferred settings or apply them for the current session only

Using System Prompts

System prompts help set the behavior and context for the AI model:

1. Click on the "System Prompt" option in the chat settings
2. Enter instructions that define how the AI should behave
3. Save your system prompt
4. Start or continue your conversation with the defined behavior

Example system prompts:

• "You are an expert programmer helping with Python code"
• "You are a creative writing assistant focused on science fiction"
• "You are a data analyst helping to interpret statistical results"

Be Specific

Clearly state what you want the AI to do. Include details about format, length, style, and any other relevant parameters.

Provide Context

Give the AI relevant background information to help it understand your request better.

Use Examples

When appropriate, provide examples of the kind of response you're looking for.

Break Down Complex Tasks

For complicated requests, break them into smaller, more manageable steps.

Iterate and Refine

If you don't get the desired response, refine your prompt and try again. You can ask the AI to modify its previous response.

API Key Issues

• Invalid Key: Ensure you've copied the entire API key correctly
• Billing Issues: Check if your account with the provider has sufficient credits or if there are any billing issues
• Rate Limits: Some providers impose rate limits on API requests. If you're encountering errors, you might need to wait before making more requests

Model Availability

• Provider Outages: Check the provider's status page if a model is unavailable
• Access Restrictions: Some models may require special access or be in limited beta

Performance Issues

• Slow Responses: Large models or complex queries may take longer to process
• Context Limitations: If your conversation is very long, the model might lose track of earlier messages due to context window limitations
• Browser Performance: Try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache if the interface becomes slow