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In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
  • Get your API key from Anthropic.
  • Connect it to Rocket using chat or project settings.
  • Start building Claude-powered features in your app.
What is Anthropic?
Anthropic provides Claude, a safe and aligned AI assistant designed for helpful, harmless, and honest interactions.
Use it for conversational AI, content analysis, and applications requiring reliable AI responses.
Your API key stays safe with Rocket.
It is encrypted at rest and never exposed, so you can connect with confidence.

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Before you begin

You’ll need:
  • A Rocket account - rocket.new.
  • An Anthropic account.

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Connect Anthropic to Rocket

1

Get your Anthropic API key

Visit your Anthropic dashboard to create or copy your API key.
You’ll find it under Settings → API Keys.
Claude is Anthropic’s conversational AI model.
Your API key provides secure access to Anthropic’s platform.
Keep it private and rotate it if you believe it has been exposed.
2

Add your Anthropic API key to Rocket

You can connect Anthropic in two simple ways:Method 1: Use Rocket Chat (fastest)
  • In any project, open the chat panel and type something like:
    Connect Anthropic AI to:
    • Create an in-app Claude chatbot.
    • Summarize content on long pages.
    • Generate human-aligned answers from structured data.
  • A popup will appear where you can paste and save your API key instantly.
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    Anthropic integration popup in chat

This is perfect if you’re already chatting with Rocket while building. No extra clicks needed - just tell Rocket what you want!
Method 2: From your project settings
  • Open any project and go to Integrations.
    Integrations tabIntegrations tab

    Integrations tab

  • Scroll to Anthropic and click it.
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    Anthropic integration card in Rocket

When you connect Anthropic this way, Rocket won’t automatically create Claude features.
After you save your API key, just tell Rocket in chat what you’d like to build, and it will set it up for you!
3

Save your API key

  • In Rocket’s Anthropic integration screen, paste your API key into the box.
  • Click Save and you’re all set!
Success check: You’ll see a green dot next to Anthropic in your integrations list.
Important Security Notice
Never paste your API key directly into Rocket chat.
Always use the secure integration flow or the API key input provided in settings to connect your account safely.
4

Change or remove your Anthropic API key

  • Go back to the Anthropic integration in project settings.
  • Update your API key anytime or click Remove to disconnect.
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    Remove Anthropic integration

You did it!

Anthropic is now connected to your Rocket project. You can now build safe, Claude-powered experiences into your product.
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