Connect your Anthropic Claude API to Memex for AI-powered capabilities.
What is Anthropic?
Anthropic develops Claude, a family of AI assistants designed with a focus on safety and reliability. Claude models are used for text generation, analysis, coding assistance, and conversational interactions. When you connect your Anthropic API key to Memex, you can leverage Claude's capabilities directly in your workflows.
Published apps use your API key
If you publish a Memex app that uses this connector, visitors to your app will make requests using your API key. You will be billed by Anthropic for all usage.
What You'll Need
To connect Anthropic to Memex, you'll need an API key:
Sign up for an account or sign in if you already have one
Step 2: Set Up Billing
Before you can use the API, you'll need to add credits to your account:
Navigate to Settings in the console
Go to the Billing section
Add a payment method and purchase credits
Minimum credit purchase: The minimum credit purchase is $5, which places you in Tier 1. Higher tiers with increased rate limits are available as your usage grows.
Step 3: Generate an API Key
Go to Settings > API Keys in the console
Click Create Key
Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Memex Access")
Optionally, assign the key to a workspace for organization
Click Create Key
Step 4: Copy Your API Key
Copy your API key immediately! Anthropic only shows the key once. If you lose it, you'll need to generate a new one.
Connecting to Memex
Open the Memex Hub from the sidebar
Click on the Connectors tab
Click on the Anthropic card
Enter a Connection Name (e.g., "My Anthropic API")
Paste your API Key
Click Add Connection
Your Anthropic API is now connected! Memex can access it across all your conversations.
Verifying Your Connection
After connecting, try asking Memex:
If Memex returns a summary using Claude, your connection is working correctly.
Building Apps with Your Connection
Use your Anthropic connection to build AI-powered applications:
Security Considerations
API Key Security
Your API key is stored securely in Memex's encrypted storage
Never share your API key publicly or commit it to a repository
Use environment variables (like ANTHROPIC_API_KEY) in your own applications
Key Rotation
Rotate your API keys periodically for better security
If you suspect a key has been compromised, delete it immediately and create a new one
You can have multiple active keys for different purposes
Workspace Organization
Anthropic supports workspaces for organizing your API keys:
Create separate keys for different projects or environments
Use descriptive names to identify each key's purpose
Revoke keys you no longer need
If you suspect your API key has been compromised, delete it immediately in the Anthropic console and create a new one. Then update your Memex connection with the new key.
Troubleshooting
You can ask the Memex agent to help troubleshoot, but here are a few common problems:
"Invalid API Key" Error
Verify the key in your Anthropic console and re-enter it
Ensure you copied the entire key without extra spaces
"Insufficient credits" Error
Add more credits in the Anthropic billing settings
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