Built-in Chat UI
Producer Pal includes a built-in chat interface that runs in your browser. Click "Open Chat UI" in the Max for Live device to launch it.
The chat UI supports multiple AI providers. Choose based on your needs:
Cloud Providers
Anthropic
Claude models, direct via API key.
- Cost: Trial credit to start, then pay-as-you-go
- Setup: Create an Anthropic account and API key
- Setup instructions →
Gemini
Google's AI.
- Cost: Free tier has strict rate limits; paid tier recommended for regular use
- Setup: Just need a Google account — the free API key works but is heavily rate-limited. For sustained use, add pay-as-you-go billing to your Google Cloud account, or use Gemini via OpenRouter instead.
- Get started with Gemini →
OpenRouter
Access hundreds of models through one API, including Claude, Gemini, and open source models.
- Cost: Pay-as-you-go (some free models available)
- Setup: Create account and add credits
- Setup instructions →
Mistral
AI models from a French company with competitive pricing.
- Cost: Free tier with rate limits
- Setup: Create account for API key
- Setup instructions →
OpenAI
GPT models with pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Cost: Pay-as-you-go only
- Setup: Create account and add credits
- Get started with OpenAI →
Local / Offline
Run models on your own computer with no internet required.
Ollama (Recommended)
Simple local model server with many model options.
- Cost: Free (uses your hardware)
- Setup: Install Ollama, download a model
- Get started with Ollama →
LM Studio Bionic
Desktop app for running local models with a visual interface.
- Cost: Free (uses your hardware)
- Setup: Install Bionic, download a model, enable CORS
- Setup instructions →
Quick Comparison
| Provider | Cost | Internet Required | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollama | Free | No | Privacy, offline use |
| Anthropic | Trial, then paid | Yes | Claude models directly |
| Gemini | Free tier (limits) | Yes | Quick testing |
| OpenRouter | Pay-as-you-go | Yes | Access to many models |
| Mistral | Free tier | Yes | Alternative to Gemini |
| OpenAI | Pay-as-you-go | Yes | GPT models |
| Bionic | Free | No | Visual local model UI |
Troubleshooting
If you have issues with the chat UI, see the Troubleshooting Guide.