OpenAI

Recommended. The same key powers recipe extraction and the video transcription Recipe Developer needs for TikTok and Reels imports.

~3 minute setup

Anthropic

Use Claude for recipe extraction. For video imports you'll also need an OpenAI key (Anthropic doesn't offer transcription).

~3 minute setup

What is an API key?

A short string of characters that gives Recipe Developer permission to talk to the AI provider on your behalf. You pay the provider directly for what you use — Recipe Developer never sees the cost. Most users spend just a few pounds (or dollars / euros — pick your currency) a month.