In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Connect your Anthropic account to Rocket.
- Get your API key from Anthropic.
- Add it securely in Rocket to start using Claude in your app.
Your API key stays safe with Rocket.
It is encrypted at rest and never exposed, so you can connect with confidence.
It is encrypted at rest and never exposed, so you can connect with confidence.
Before you begin
You’ll need:
- A Rocket account - rocket.new.
- An Anthropic account.
Connect Anthropic to Rocket
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Get your Anthropic API key
Visit your Anthropic dashboard to create or copy your API key.
You will find it under Settings → API Keys.
You will 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.
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 in Rocket
You can connect Anthropic in two ways:Method 1: Use Rocket Chat (fastest)Method 2: From a Rocket project
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Open the chat panel in your project 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.
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A popup will appear where you can paste and save your Anthropic API key instantly.
Anthropic integration popup in chat
This is ideal if you are already chatting with Rocket while building. No clicks, just action.
- Open any project.
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Go to Integrations.
Integrations tab
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Scroll to Anthropic and click it.
Anthropic integration card in Rocket
When you connect Anthropic from Project Settings, Rocket will not automatically create Claude flows.After saving your key, you must describe the tasks you want in chat for Rocket to implement them.
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Save your Anthropic API key in Rocket
- In Rocket’s Anthropic integration screen, paste your API key into the input field.
- Click Save to complete setup.
Success check: You will see a green dot next to Anthropic in your integrations list.
Important Security Notice:
Never paste your Anthropic API key directly into Rocket chat.
Always use the secure integration flow or the input provided in settings to connect your account safely.
Never paste your Anthropic API key directly into Rocket chat.
Always use the secure integration flow or the input provided in settings to connect your account safely.
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Update or remove your Anthropic API key
- Return to the Anthropic integration in Project Settings.
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You can update your API key or click Remove to disconnect.
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.
Need help? We are here for you.
Email us at support@rocket.new or join our Discord community to get help, share ideas, and connect with other creators.
Email us at support@rocket.new or join our Discord community to get help, share ideas, and connect with other creators.