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Getting Started
Getting Started
Learn how to set up your Alvin account and start using AI models in minutes.
This guide walks you through setting up Alvin and making your first AI request. You'll be up and running in under 5 minutes.
Prerequisites
- An email address for account creation
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
What You'll Learn
- Creating your Alvin account
- Navigating the Studio dashboard
- Generating API keys
- Making your first AI request
Quick Navigation
Quickstart
5-minute guide to your first AI request
Authentication
Account setup and security options
Your First Chat
Using the Studio chat interface
API Keys
Generate and manage API credentials
Platform Overview
Alvin consists of two main components:
Studio (studio.tryalvin.com)
The web-based dashboard where you can:
- Chat with AI models directly in your browser
- Browse and compare models from the Model Hub
- Manage your organization and team members
- Track usage and costs
- Generate and manage API keys
The Elyxir API (api.elyxir.ai)
Alvin Studio is built on the Elyxir platform, and the same models and routing are available programmatically. If you're integrating AI into your own application, this is the surface you'll use:
- OpenAI-compatible chat completions and Responses endpoints
- Bearer token authentication with an
elyxir_API key - Model catalog, usage, memory, and key provisioning
- Interactive Swagger documentation at api.elyxir.ai
Next Steps
Start with the Quickstart Guide to create your account and make your first request.