Anthropic
Anthropic’s Claude models are known for careful reasoning and following instructions well. Selu supports all Claude models available through the Anthropic API.
Getting an API key
Section titled “Getting an API key”- Sign up or log in at console.anthropic.com.
- Navigate to API Keys and click Create Key.
- Give it a descriptive name like “Selu” and copy the key. You won’t be able to see it again.
Connecting to Selu
Section titled “Connecting to Selu”- Open the Selu dashboard and go to Settings → LLM Providers → Anthropic.
- Paste your API key. It will be encrypted at rest.
- Click Test Connection to verify the key works.
- Save your settings.
Choosing a model
Section titled “Choosing a model”Selu lets you pick which Claude model to use. Select the model under Settings → LLM Providers → Anthropic → Model.
A great balance of speed and capability. Good for most everyday tasks like writing, answering questions, and summarizing. This is the recommended default.
The most capable model for complex reasoning, analysis, and nuanced writing. Slower and more expensive, but worth it for demanding tasks.
The fastest and most affordable option. Ideal for simple tasks, quick lookups, and high-volume use cases where speed matters more than depth.
Configuration options
Section titled “Configuration options”| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Max tokens | Maximum length of the agent’s response | 4096 |
| Temperature | Controls creativity vs. predictability (0.0–1.0) | 0.7 |
| Top-p | Alternative to temperature for controlling randomness | 1.0 |
Adjust these under Settings → LLM Providers → Anthropic → Advanced.
Usage and costs
Section titled “Usage and costs”Anthropic charges per token (roughly per word). You can monitor your usage in the Selu dashboard under Settings → Usage and on Anthropic’s own console. Setting a monthly budget limit in Selu is recommended to avoid surprises.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- “Invalid API key” — Double-check that you copied the full key. Regenerate it in the Anthropic console if needed.
- Rate limit errors — You may need to request a higher rate limit from Anthropic for heavy usage.
- Slow responses — Larger models (Opus) are slower. Switch to Sonnet or Haiku if speed is a priority.