Integration guide

Set up Anthropic in RouteIQ

Create an Anthropic API key, optionally choose a Claude model, and connect AI-powered conversational queries to your RouteIQ site.

Updated September 3, 2026
Anthropic bills API usage separately. Review Anthropic's current API pricing, usage limits, and billing settings before production use.

Before you start

You will need access to an Anthropic Console organization with API billing enabled and administrator access to your RouteIQ site.

Use a dedicated workspace and key

A RouteIQ-specific key makes usage easier to identify and lets you rotate or revoke access without affecting another application.

1. Create an Anthropic API key

  1. Open the API Keys page in Anthropic Console.
  2. Select the workspace RouteIQ should bill against.
  3. Create a key with a recognizable name such as RouteIQ production.
  4. Copy the key when it is shown and store it in a password manager. Treat it as a secret.

See Anthropic's API key documentation for current key-management details.

2. Choose a Claude model

The Model field is optional. Leave it empty to use the current default, claude-sonnet-4-6, or enter an exact model ID when you need to keep the same model and price point.

Use Anthropic's models overview to check which models are available, what they can do, and how long they will be supported. Avoid using a display name or a model that Anthropic no longer recommends.

3. Connect Anthropic to RouteIQ

  1. Sign in to RouteIQ and open Settings > Integrations.
  2. Find Anthropic and turn it on.
  3. After it shows Connected, select Configure.
  4. Paste the key into API Key.
  5. Optionally enter an exact Claude model ID in Model.
  6. Leave Is Active selected and save.

4. Verify the setup

  1. Open a RouteIQ feature that uses AI-powered conversational queries.
  2. Send a small, non-sensitive test request.
  3. Confirm a response is returned without an authentication or model error.
  4. Check Anthropic Console usage to confirm the request appears in the expected workspace.

Troubleshooting

The API key is rejected

Copy the key again without spaces, confirm it has not been disabled, and make sure the Anthropic workspace can make API requests.

The model is not found

Use an exact current model ID from Anthropic's models overview, or clear the Model field to return to RouteIQ's default.

Requests are rate limited

Check the workspace's usage tier, spend limits, and rate limits. Reduce request volume or request a higher limit from Anthropic if appropriate.

Rotate or remove the API key

  1. Create a replacement key in the same Anthropic workspace.
  2. Replace the API Key in RouteIQ and save.
  3. Run a small test query.
  4. Disable the old key only after the test succeeds.