Why LLM BYOK?
LLM BYOK allows enterprise teams to use their own Anthropic API keys instead of Shortcut's keys. You get direct billing to your account, full usage transparency, and the ability to maintain compliance within your existing AI contracts.
Cost Control
Direct billing to your Anthropic account with precise tracking
Compliance Ready
Keep API usage within your own contracts for regulatory requirements
Usage Transparency
Monitor exact API consumption through your Anthropic dashboard
How It Works
- 1Team admin navigates to Security Settings in Shortcut
- 2Configure your Anthropic API key (format: sk-ant-...)
- 3Shortcut validates the key with a test API call
- 4All team members' AI requests automatically use your API key
- 5Track usage and costs directly in your Anthropic dashboard
- 6Keys stored with enterprise-grade encryption for security
Security: Your API keys are encrypted using enterprise-grade AES-256 encryption and never stored in plaintext.
Supported Providers
Anthropic (Claude)
Full support for all Claude models with your own API keys.
- ✓All current and future Claude models
- ✓Direct billing to your Anthropic account
- ✓Full usage tracking in Anthropic Console
Coming soon: Support for OpenAI and Google API keys is planned for future releases.
Security & Features
Encrypted Storage
Keys encrypted with enterprise-grade AES-256 encryption and never stored in plaintext.
Admin-Only Access
Only team administrators can view, configure, or update API keys in settings.
Team-Wide Usage
Once configured, all team members automatically use your API keys for AI requests.
Key Validation
Test API call before saving ensures your key works correctly with Anthropic.
Easy Rotation
Update or replace keys anytime from Security Settings with no downtime.
Getting Started
Availability
LLM BYOK requires an enterprise plan and must be enabled by our sales team. Contact us to request access.
Configuration Steps
- 1.Obtain your Anthropic API key from console.anthropic.com
- 2.Navigate to Team Settings → Security → "Bring Your Own LLM"
- 3.Enter your API key (format: sk-ant-...)
- 4.Shortcut validates the key with a test call
- 5.All team AI requests now use your key automatically
Ready to get started?
Contact our enterprise sales team to learn more about LLM BYOK and how it can give you complete control over your AI infrastructure.