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Assist LLM settings

Configure OpenRouter so Assist works for users on a licensed appliance.

Assist LLM settings (keys redacted)
Assist LLM settings (keys redacted)

Goal

Configure OpenRouter so Assist works for users on a licensed appliance.

Where

Administration -> Assist LLM (admins only).

Recipe

  1. Confirm the licence includes Assist LLM (Licence)
  2. Create an API key at openrouter.ai (keep it off GitBook and tickets)
  3. Enable Enable Assist LLM
  4. Paste the OpenRouter API key
  5. Pick a model from the curated list (default is Claude Sonnet 5 class)
  6. Save LLM settings
  7. Click Test
  8. Open a lab and confirm the Assist dock responds

Key field behavior

ActionHow
Keep existing secretLeave the API key field blank, then Save
Clear stored keyEnter - in the key field, then Save

Never paste real keys into GitBook, chat logs, or screenshots.

Requirements

  • Commercial edition with Assist
  • Outbound HTTPS from the appliance to OpenRouter
  • Enough host CPU so requests do not time out under load

Status pill

PillMeaning
ReadyOpenRouter configured and Assist entitled
ConfiguredKey present but Assist licence missing
Not configuredEnable Assist and set a key

Expected result

  • Test succeeds
  • Lab users see Assist replies when their edition allows it

If it fails

SymptomFix
Test failsKey, model id, DNS, firewall egress
Users see no AssistEdition / refresh; confirm Ready pill
TimeoutsSmaller / faster model; less host load