Studio Overview
Alvin Studio is your AI lifecycle workspace for chatting with models, managing projects, and tracking usage.
Alvin Studio is the web-based dashboard where you interact with AI models, manage your organization, and monitor usage. Access it at studio.tryalvin.com.
Core Features
AI Chat
Conversational interface with intelligent model routing
Canvases
Documents, sheets, slides, code and boards in the conversation
Agents
The specialists — Victoria, Chris, Peter and Ava
Genie
Your persistent personal agent
Model Hub
Discover and compare hundreds of AI models
Analytics
Track usage, costs, and performance
Virtual Keys
Manage API access and rate limits
Dashboard Overview
When you sign in to Studio, you'll see your organization dashboard with:
- Recent Activity: Latest conversations and API usage
- Quick Stats: Usage metrics and cost summaries
- Model Access: Quick links to frequently used models
- Team Activity: Recent actions by team members
Navigation
The main navigation includes:
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Studio | Chat, canvases and agents |
| Genie | Your persistent personal agent |
| Model Hub | Browse and compare available models |
| Projects | Organize your work into projects |
| Analytics | Usage and cost tracking |
| Settings | Account, organization, API keys and billing |
Key Concepts
Organizations
Your organization is your workspace in Alvin. It contains:
- Team members with role-based access
- API keys and virtual keys
- Billing and subscription settings
- Usage analytics and history
Alvin Intelligent Routing
Alvin is the routing layer that automatically selects the optimal model for each request based on:
- Task type and complexity
- Cost efficiency
- Model capabilities
- Context length requirements
Virtual Keys
Virtual keys are internal API keys the platform uses to manage access to LLM providers. They enable:
- Rate limiting per key
- Cost tracking and budgets
- Access control and scoping
Getting Started
- Sign in to studio.tryalvin.com
- Start a chat by clicking Studio in the navigation
- Explore models in the Model Hub
- Generate API keys in Settings > API Keys
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + K | Open command palette |
Ctrl/Cmd + / | Toggle sidebar |
Ctrl/Cmd + N | New conversation |
Esc | Close dialogs |
Next Steps
- AI Chat - Start chatting with AI models
- Model Hub - Explore available models
- Virtual Keys - Set up API access