What does using a model with your own key mean in Task Manager?
Task Manager does not sell its own AI - it connects to the one you choose. Enter an API key for OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude or xAI Grok, and the app uses it for AI Assistant queries. You pay the provider directly, with no intermediary markup, and you can switch providers at any time.
How does it work?
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Create an account with your chosen provider and generate an API key.
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Paste the key into the Task Manager settings - it is stored in the database in encrypted form.
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Choose the model you want the Assistant to use.
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You pay the provider directly according to its pricing.
What do you gain?
No intermediary markup: you pay exactly what the AI provider charges.
Freedom of choice: switching model or provider takes a moment and requires no migration.
Predictable costs: you can see your usage with the provider instead of having it hidden in someone else's package.
An everyday example
A company starts with an inexpensive model for summaries. After a month, it switches to a more powerful one for difficult tasks only - all it takes is changing the selection in the settings, without contacting anyone.
Frequently asked questions
Which providers can I connect?
OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude and xAI Grok.
Do I pay Task Manager for AI?
No - you pay the model provider directly for your queries.
Where are queries sent?
The query and the context it needs are sent to your chosen AI provider. Your data remains on your server, but the prompt itself leaves the server when the query is submitted.