> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.quadratichq.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.quadratichq.com/self-hosting/bring-your-own-ai.md). # Bring your own AI How to add your AI keys to self-hosted Quadratic ## Enabling AI If you want to enable AI in self-hosting you'll need to add your own AI provider API keys to the .env file located in the root directory. You can find the .env by navigating to the quadratic-selfhost folder and opening the .env file within the root directory. In the AI section you'll find a place for OpenAI and Anthropic keys. The easiest way to find and edit this file is through your terminal. Example: on Mac use `nano .env` from the root directory, then scroll down until you find the AI environment variables; enter your AI key here. Once you've edited your .env you can stop and start the Docker containers from the quadratic-selfhost folder using the commands `./stop.sh` and `./start.sh` --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.quadratichq.com/self-hosting/bring-your-own-ai.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.