Claude (Anthropic) Integration

Add Claude AI to your app

What is Claude?

Claude is an AI assistant made by Anthropic. It’s great at conversations, writing, analysis, and coding. Many people prefer Claude for its helpful, thoughtful responses.

Perfect for:

• AI chatbots and assistants
• Content writing and editing
• Document analysis
• Coding help
• Question answering

The Easy Way: Emergent Universal Key

Good news! You don’t need to create a Claude account. Emergent provides a Universal Key that works with OpenAI, Claude, and Google AI - all in one!

TLDR: View our article on the Universal Key to get started.

How to Get It

1. Click Your Profile

   In Emergent, click your profile picture (top right)

2. Go to Universal Key

   Select Universal Key from the menu

3. View Your Key

   Your key is displayed there

4. Add Credits

   Click Add Balance to add credits (starts at $10)

5. Done!

   You’re ready to use Claude!

Pricing: Pay only for what you use

• Claude Sonnet: ~$0.003 per 750 words
• Claude Opus: ~$0.015 per 750 words

Step 2: Tell the Agent What You Want

Just describe what you’re building!

Example 1: AI Chat Assistant

I want an AI chatbot using Claude.

The bot should:
- Answer questions helpfully
- Remember conversation context
- Be friendly and professional
- Show typing indicator while thinking

Use Emergent Universal Key.
Use Claude Sonnet (good balance of speed and quality).

Please set this up.

Example 2: Content Writer

Build a content writing tool with Claude.

Features:
- User enters a topic
- Choose content type (blog, email, social post)
- Claude generates the content
- User can edit and copy

Use Emergent Universal Key.
Use Claude Opus (best quality).

Please build this.

Example 3: Document Analyzer

I need Claude to analyze documents.

Flow:
1. User uploads a document (PDF or text)
2. User asks questions about it
3. Claude reads and answers based on the document
4. Can have a conversation about the content

Use Emergent Universal Key.
Use Claude Sonnet.

Please set this up.

That’s it - The agent handles all the technical setup.

Choose Your Claude Model

Claude has different models - like different versions:

Claude Sonnet

Best for: Most things

Speed: Fast

Cost: Medium

Recommended!

Claude Opus

Best for: Complex tasks

Speed: Slower

Cost: Higher

Smartest model

Claude Haiku

Best for: Simple tasks

Speed: Very fast

Cost: Cheapest

Good for basic chatbots

Not sure? Start with Claude Sonnet - it’s the best balance.

Step 3: Test Your AI

After setup:

1. Click Preview

   In Emergent, click Preview

2. Try It Out

   If it’s a chat: Send a message

   If it’s a generator: Enter some text and generate

3. Wait for Response

   Claude will think for a few seconds, then respond

4. Test Different Things

   Try various questions and tasks

   Test if conversation memory works

5. Check Quality

   Make sure responses are helpful

Tip: If responses aren’t quite right, tell the agent:

Claude's responses are [too long/too short/off-topic].
Can you adjust it to be more [specific/concise/focused]?

Managing Your Credits

Check Your Balance

1. Profile → Universal Key
2. See remaining credits
3. View usage history

Add More Credits

1. Click Add Balance
2. Choose amount ($10,$25, $50, or custom)
3. Complete payment
4. Credits added instantly!

Set Up Auto-Recharge (Optional)

1. Profile → Universal Key
2. Enable Auto-recharge
3. Choose amount and trigger point
4. Never run out!

Example: Auto-add $20 when balance drops below$5

Common Questions

Claude vs GPT - which is better?

Claude is great for:

• Thoughtful, nuanced responses
• Document analysis
• Following complex instructions
• Longer conversations
• Ethical and safe responses

GPT is great for:

• Creative writing
• Code generation
• Broader knowledge base
• Faster responses

Best approach: Try both and see which you prefer!

Can Claude learn about my business?

Yes! Tell the agent:

I want Claude to know about my business:
- We sell [products/services]
- Our pricing is [details]
- Common questions are [list]

Train Claude on this information.

Can Claude analyze images?

Yes! Claude can see images. Tell the agent:

Let users upload images.
Claude should analyze and describe them.
Answer questions about the images.

How much does it cost?

Very affordable:

Claude Sonnet: ~$0.003 per 750 words

• A conversation (10 messages): ~$0.03
• 1,000 customer questions: ~$6

Claude Haiku: ~$0.00025 per 750 words

• Even cheaper for simple tasks

Something Not Working?

Claude Not Responding

Tell the agent:

Claude isn't responding when I send messages.
Can you check the integration?

Responses Are Wrong

Tell the agent:

Claude is giving incorrect information about [topic].
It should say [correct information] instead.
Can you fix this?

Too Slow

Tell the agent:

Claude takes too long to respond.
Can you:
1. Show a better loading indicator
2. Maybe use faster Haiku model for simple questions

Real Examples

Example 1: Customer Support Bot

Build a customer support chatbot with Claude.

Knowledge to include:
- Product catalog
- Common issues and solutions  
- Refund policy
- Contact information

Features:
- Friendly, helpful tone
- Escalate to human if needed
- Remember conversation
- Suggest related articles

Use Emergent Universal Key with Claude Sonnet.

Please build this.

Example 2: Essay Helper

Create an essay writing assistant.

Features:
- User provides topic and outline
- Claude helps expand ideas
- Suggests improvements
- Checks grammar and clarity
- Can generate full drafts

Use Emergent Universal Key with Claude Opus.

Please build this.

Example 3: Code Reviewer

Build a code review tool with Claude.

Features:
- User pastes code
- Claude analyzes it
- Suggests improvements
- Explains issues
- Provides better alternatives

Use Emergent Universal Key with Claude Sonnet.

Please set this up.

Making Your AI Better

Give It Personality

Make Claude sound like:
- A helpful expert
- Professional but friendly
- Patient and encouraging

Add these traits to my AI.

Add Knowledge

Teach Claude about:
- My product features: [details]
- Common customer issues: [list]
- Company policies: [info]

Here's the information: [paste details]

Set Boundaries

Claude should NOT:
- Make promises about pricing
- Give medical/legal advice
- Share personal information
- Discuss competitors

Please add these restrictions.

Alternative: Use Your Own Anthropic Key

If you prefer your own Anthropic account:

1. Create Account

   Go to console.anthropic.com

2. Add Credits

   Add credits to your account

3. Create API Key

   Generate an API key

4. Tell Agent

   Use my Anthropic API key instead of Emergent Universal Key:
   sk-ant-xxxxxxxxxxxxx
   

Quick Checklist

Before going live:

• Tested with various questions
• Responses are helpful and accurate
• Added enough credits
• Set up auto-recharge (optional)
• Tested on mobile
• Claude has right personality/tone
• Taught Claude about your business

Remember

Use Emergent Universal Key - Easiest way

Start with Sonnet - Best balance

Test thoroughly - Try many questions

Monitor credits - Set up auto-recharge

Keep improving - Refine based on feedback

Stuck? Tell the agent: “I need help with Claude integration” and explain what you want to change or fix.