Docs/Getting Started/Quick Start

Quick Start

Get up and running with Alphagent in minutes. Our API is fully compatible with OpenAI SDKs—just change the endpoint and start building.

OpenAI Compatible

Drop-in replacement—just change the base_url.

Multi-Agent Models

Specialized agents for financial research.

Streaming Support

Real-time SSE responses for interactive apps.

#1. Get Your API Key

Create your API key

Generate one in your dashboard. Your key will look like ik_live_...

#2. Install the SDK

Install the OpenAI SDK for your language. Alphagent is fully compatible with OpenAI's client libraries.

Python

$ pip install openai

Node.js

$ npm install openai

#3. Make Your First Request

Initialize the client with the Alphagent endpoint and make a request.

Python

import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ["ALPHAGENT_API_KEY"],
    base_url="https://api.alphagent.co/v1"
)

response = client.responses.create(
    model="alphagent-smart",
    input="What is AAPL trading at?"
)

print(response.output_text)

TypeScript

import OpenAI from 'openai';

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.ALPHAGENT_API_KEY,
  baseURL: 'https://api.alphagent.co/v1',
});

const response = await client.responses.create({
  model: 'alphagent-smart',
  input: 'What is AAPL trading at?',
});

console.log(response.output_text);

#Next Steps

Choose a Model

Compare Smart and Deep Research models.

Enable Streaming

Get real-time responses as they're generated.

Claim Verification

Learn how Alphagent verifies every claim.

Security Best Practices

Keep your API keys secure.

Authentication

API Overview