Local first, cloud optional
Stenox defaults to local Parakeet transcription and Gemma language processing. You only need this guide if you prefer a supported third-party provider.How BYOK works
Bring your own key (BYOK) means:- You create and manage the provider account
- Your key is stored in the macOS Keychain
- Requests go directly from Stenox to the selected provider
- The provider’s quotas, prices, privacy policy, and terms apply
- Stenox does not include or resell provider usage
Configure a provider
1
Choose a provider
Review the provider overview and the provider’s current documentation.
2
Create an API key
Sign in to the provider’s official console and create a key for your account.
3
Add the key in Stenox
Open Settings, select the transcription or language provider, paste the key, and save it.
4
Validate before relying on it
Use Stenox’s provider validation and make a short test dictation. If validation fails, check the key, account quota, and selected model.
Common combinations
Provider offerings and quotas change. Check the provider’s official documentation for current models, limits, and prices.
BYOK configuration
Detailed key storage and provider setup.
Troubleshooting
Diagnose key, quota, and model errors.