Cloud Providers
Connect transcription and enhancement providers for use in Modes.
Provider List
Open AI Models -> Cloud to connect providers. The current cloud provider list includes:
| Provider | Transcription | Enhancement |
|---|---|---|
| Groq | Yes | Yes |
| Cerebras | No | Yes |
| Gemini | Yes | Yes |
| OpenAI | No | Yes |
| OpenRouter | No | Yes |
| Anthropic | No | Yes |
| Mistral | Yes | Yes |
| Deepgram | Yes | No |
| ElevenLabs | Yes | No |
| Soniox | Yes | No |
| Speechmatics | Yes | No |
| AssemblyAI | Yes | No |
| xAI | Yes | No |
| Cartesia | Yes | No |
Providers with both capabilities can be used for transcription and enhancement in different Mode settings.
Connect a Provider
- Open AI Models -> Cloud.
- Select a provider.
- Paste the API key.
- Click Verify.
VoiceInk stores verified API keys in Keychain. The provider detail panel also links to the provider's API key page when available.
Choose Models in Modes
Connecting a provider does not automatically change your current workflow. After the key is saved:
- Open Modes.
- Edit the Mode.
- Choose a transcription model under Transcription or an enhancement provider/model under AI Enhancement.
- Save the Mode.
OpenRouter Models
OpenRouter enhancement models are loaded separately. In the provider detail panel or Mode editor, use Refresh Models to fetch the latest available OpenRouter model list.
Streaming Models
Some cloud transcription models support realtime partial transcript display. Streaming-only providers require realtime behavior inside Modes.