Language Model (LLM) Configuration

The LLM settings page allows you to configure the AI capabilities of your ChatNexus chatbot by selecting from multiple leading AI providers and their respective models.

Settings navigation

Available Platforms

ChatNexus supports three major AI platforms:

OpenAI

Advanced language models with various capabilities and price points:

  • GPT-4 Models
  • gpt-4: Standard GPT-4 model
  • gpt-4-turbo: Enhanced speed and capabilities
  • gpt-4o: Optimized GPT-4 variant
  • gpt-4o-mini: Lightweight GPT-4 variant
  • O1 Series
  • o1: Standard O1 model
  • o1-mini: Compact O1 variant
  • o1-preview: Preview version with latest features

Google Gemini

Next-generation AI models from Google:

  • gemini-1.5-pro: Full-featured professional model
  • gemini-1.5-flash: High-speed variant optimized for quick responses

Anthropic Claude

Sophisticated AI models known for thoughtful responses:

  • claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022: Balanced performance and capabilities
  • claude-3-opus-20240229: Most capable Claude model
  • claude-3-5-haiku-20241022: Fast, efficient variant

Model Selection Guide

Use Case Recommendations

  1. Customer Support
  • Primary: claude-3-5-sonnet or gpt-4o-mini
  • Alternative: gemini-1.5-flash for quick responses
  1. Complex Analysis
  • Primary: claude-3-opus or gpt-4
  • Alternative: gemini-1.5-pro for technical content
  1. High-Volume Operations
  • Primary: claude-3-5-haiku or o1-mini
  • Alternative: gemini-1.5-flash for speed
  1. General Purpose
  • Primary: gpt-4o or gemini-1.5-pro
  • Alternative: claude-3-5-sonnet for balanced performance

API Configuration

API Key Options

Users have two options when configuring API keys:

  1. Use Default Models - ChatNexus provides built-in access to selected AI models without requiring an API key.
  2. Use Your Own API Key - Users can enter their own API key to access models directly from OpenAI, Google Gemini, or Anthropic Claude.

Platform-Specific Setup

  1. OpenAI
  • Requires OpenAI API key (if using your own key)
  • Format: sk-...
  • Obtain from OpenAI dashboard
  1. Google Gemini
  • Requires Google Cloud API key (if using your own key)
  • Format: Standard Google Cloud key
  • Set up through Google Cloud Console
  1. Anthropic Claude
  • Requires Anthropic API key (if using your own key)
  • Format: sk-ant-...
  • Available from Anthropic dashboard

Best Practices

  1. Model Selection
  • Test multiple models for your use case
  • Consider response time requirements
  • Balance cost vs. capability
  • Monitor performance metrics
  1. API Management
  • Maintain separate keys for each platform
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Set up usage monitoring
  • Create fallback strategies
  1. Performance Optimization
  • Cache common responses
  • Use efficient prompt engineering
  • Implement retry mechanisms
  • Monitor token usage

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

  1. Connection Issues
  • Verify API keys for selected platform
  • Check network connectivity
  • Confirm service status
  • Review rate limits
  1. Performance Problems
  • Consider switching to faster models
  • Optimize prompt length
  • Check for token limits
  • Monitor response times

Remember to click "Save" after making any changes to your LLM configuration to ensure settings are properly applied.

Support Resources

Need help choosing the right model?

  • Contact our support team
  • Review model documentation
  • Access integration guides
  • Request a consultation

Keep your configuration updated as new models and features become available from our supported AI providers.