> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.voiceblox.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ingredients

> Gather all the API keys you'll need before installing Voiceblox.

# 🧾 Ingredients — Gather Your API Keys

Before installing anything, let's collect all the accounts and keys you'll need. Do this first so the installation flows smoothly without interruptions.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Anthropic API Key">
    Powers the **AI Builder** — describe your agent in plain language and it builds the flow for you.

    1. Go to [platform.claude.com/settings/keys](https://platform.claude.com/settings/keys)
    2. Create an account (or sign in)
    3. Click **Create Key** and copy it somewhere safe

    > This is the only key required to start using the builder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="LiveKit Credentials">
    Required to **test and run** your voice agent. You'll need three values: **URL**, **API Key**, and **API Secret**.

    1. Go to [cloud.livekit.io](https://cloud.livekit.io) and create a free account
    2. Create a new project (any name works)
    3. Go to **Settings → Keys** and copy these three values:
       * `LIVEKIT_URL` — your server address (looks like `wss://your-project.livekit.cloud`)
       * `LIVEKIT_API_KEY` — starts with `API...`
       * `LIVEKIT_API_SECRET` — a long string of characters
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deepgram API Key (optional)">
    Enables **voice dictation** in the builder — speak your prompts instead of typing.

    1. Go to [console.deepgram.com](https://console.deepgram.com/) and create a free account
    2. Go to **API Keys** and create a new key
    3. Copy it somewhere safe
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Save all your keys in a text file or note — you'll paste them into the app during setup. Don't worry about `.env` files or configuration; the app handles everything for you.
</Tip>

## Quick reference

| Key                    | What it's for                          | Required?             |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Anthropic API Key**  | AI Builder (generates flows from text) | ✅ Yes                 |
| **LiveKit URL**        | Connects to the voice server           | ✅ Yes, to test agents |
| **LiveKit API Key**    | Authenticates with LiveKit             | ✅ Yes, to test agents |
| **LiveKit API Secret** | Authenticates with LiveKit             | ✅ Yes, to test agents |
| **Deepgram API Key**   | Voice dictation in the builder         | Optional              |

<Note>
  These are the keys to get started. Once your agent is running, you can add more provider keys (OpenAI, ElevenLabs, etc.) through the **⚙️ Settings** button inside the app. See [API Keys](/getting-started/api-keys) for the full list.
</Note>

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Got all your keys? Let's move on to the installation.

<Card title="🍳 Installation" icon="arrow-right" href="/getting-started/installation">
  Next step: install and run Voiceblox.
</Card>