Models
Seris uses the model you bring. Open Settings → Models, choose a provider, enter its API key (local servers don't need one) and pick a default model. Requests go from your Mac straight to that provider.
Providers
| Provider | What you enter |
|---|---|
| Anthropic | API key |
| OpenAI | API key |
| Google Gemini | API key |
| DeepSeek | API key |
| Moonshot AI / Kimi (global, China and Kimi Coding) | API key |
| OpenRouter | API key |
| OpenAI compatible | Endpoint URL, API key and model |
| Anthropic compatible | Endpoint URL, API key and model |
| Ollama | Nothing: local server at http://127.0.0.1:11434/v1 |
| LM Studio | Nothing: local server at http://127.0.0.1:1234/v1 |
Local models
Start Ollama or LM Studio before you open Settings → Models. Seris finds the models the running server offers, so you can choose one without an API key, and requests stay on your machine.
Compatible endpoints
Choose OpenAI compatible or Anthropic compatible to use another service or a self-hosted gateway. Enter its endpoint URL, API key and model. OpenAI-compatible endpoints can use the Chat Completions or the Responses API.
Keys and costs
Desktop API keys are saved in the operating system credential store, not in a Seris account. Model requests use the provider's pricing and data policies, and testing a connection sends one short request.
Environment variables for the standalone gateway
When you run the gateway from source, you can configure credentials in the UI or with provider environment variables:
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY or ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN
OPENAI_API_KEY
GEMINI_API_KEY or GOOGLE_API_KEY
OPENROUTER_API_KEY
DEEPSEEK_API_KEY
MOONSHOT_API_KEY, MOONSHOT_CN_API_KEY
KIMI_API_KEY