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Difference Between Anthropomorphic API Key and Claygent Usage | Clay

Difference Between Anthropomorphic API Key and Claygent Usage

·Jun 05, 2025 11:18 AM·

If you have an anthropic API key, what is the difference in using that vs claygent in the AI section?

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The main differences are: 1. Using your own Anthropic API key with "Use AI" is for tasks that don't require internet access - like summarizing text or generating content based on your data. This can cut your costs by up to 90%. 2. Claygent is our AI web researcher that actively searches the internet for information. It's designed for research tasks like pulling content from company websites or finding specific information online. Each serves different purposes - "Use AI" with your API key for reasoning/creativity without internet access, and Claygent when you need real-time web research.
Sources: Best Practices To Maximize Your Credits - Clay University Claygent (AI Web Researcher) with Artificial Intelligence Claygent vs. AI Integrations Use AI | Documentation | Clay University
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It would cost you very minimal credits. Compared to claygent will ne very minimal
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Using your own Anthropic API key with "Use AI" costs you nothing in Clay credits, while Claygent will consume your Clay credits. The key difference is functionality: "Use AI" works without internet access for tasks like summarizing text, while Claygent is an AI web researcher that actively searches online. To minimize credit usage: 1. Use your own API keys when possible (saves up to 90%) 2. Reserve Claygent only for tasks requiring internet research
Sources: Best Practices To Maximize Your Credits - Clay University FAQ | Clay.com