API Keys & Providers
Frontman needs access to a large language model (LLM) to power the coding agent. Connect a supported provider with OAuth or a saved API key.
Provider access
Section titled “Provider access”Frontman does not include a built-in server key or no-key free tier. Runs require a provider credential for the selected model.
Bring your own key (BYOK)
Section titled “Bring your own key (BYOK)”Use your own API key from any supported provider for control over model selection and costs.
Supported providers
Section titled “Supported providers”| Provider | Model examples | How to get a key |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | Claude Opus, Sonnet, Haiku | console.anthropic.com |
| OpenRouter | GPT, Claude, Gemini, Kimi, MiniMax | openrouter.ai |
| Fireworks AI | Kimi models | fireworks.ai |
| NVIDIA | Kimi, DeepSeek, MiniMax, Qwen | build.nvidia.com |
Setting your key
Section titled “Setting your key”Open the Frontman chat panel in your browser and click the settings icon. Paste your API key in the provider field and select your preferred model.
Your key is stored encrypted in Frontman’s database and used by the server when running the agent.
Connect supported provider accounts directly. Frontman currently supports Anthropic OAuth for Claude Pro/Max and OpenAI device OAuth.
Next steps
Section titled “Next steps”- How the Agent Works — Understand the screenshot → read → edit loop
- Sending Prompts — Write effective prompts