Every model in TEC-CoWork is served through the TEC AI gateway. You do not add API keys, and there is no per-provider setup — signing in is all it takes.

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Why there are no API keys

Most AI tools ask you to paste a key from OpenAI or Anthropic. TEC-CoWork does not, deliberately:
  • Cost stays visible. Usage is attributed to your TEC-CoWork account rather than scattered across personal provider accounts.
  • Data handling stays in one place. One gateway, one set of terms, one region.
  • Nothing to rotate. No keys sitting in config files on laptops.
You will not find a “connect your own provider” screen. That is by design, not a missing feature.

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Choosing a model

Open the model picker at the bottom of the composer. Models differ in three ways that matter day to day: The picker marks which models accept image attachments. If you attach a screenshot to a model that cannot read images, it will tell you it cannot see it — switch to one marked for image input and send again.

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The list changes

The available models are read from the gateway each time you sign in, so new models appear without an app update. If you have heard about a model that is not in your picker, sign out and back in before assuming it is unavailable.