Daylytix's AI-powered features (schema enhancement, meta generation, content briefs, and the content writer) use the Anthropic API. You bring your own key — costs go directly to your Anthropic account with no Daylytix markup.

What requires an API key?

FeatureRequires API key?
All 150+ audit checksNo key needed
PDF and PPTX reportsNo key needed
GSC, GA4, Bing dataNo key needed
Rule-based schema recommendationsNo key needed
AI Schema Enhancement (🤖 button)API key required
AI Meta Title & Description GeneratorAPI key required
AI Content Brief BuilderAPI key required
AI Content Writer & RefreshAPI key required

Getting your Anthropic API key

1

Go to console.anthropic.com

Create an account or log in at console.anthropic.com. You'll need to add a payment method before generating a key (pay-as-you-go, no subscription required).

2

Navigate to API Keys

Click your account name (top-right) → API Keys → Create Key. Give it a descriptive name like "Daylytix".

3

Copy the key immediately

The key starts with sk-ant-.... Copy it now — Anthropic only shows the full key once. If you miss it, you'll need to create a new one.

4

Add it to Daylytix

In Daylytix, go to Settings → AI → Anthropic API Key, paste the key, and click Save. The AI features activate immediately.

Cost and model used

Daylytix uses Claude claude-haiku, Anthropic's fastest and most cost-efficient model. Typical costs per operation:

  • Schema enhancement (one page): ~$0.001–0.003
  • Meta title + description generation: ~$0.001
  • Content brief: ~$0.005–0.015
  • Content article (1,000–2,000 words): ~$0.005–0.020

These are estimates — actual cost depends on the length of your content and prompts. You can monitor usage and set spending limits in the Anthropic console.

Security and storage

  • Your API key is stored in config.json on your Daylytix server — it never leaves your instance
  • The key is not sent to Daylytix's servers, logged in audit files, or included in reports
  • On self-hosted instances, ensure your server is properly secured and config.json is not publicly accessible
  • If you suspect a key has been compromised, revoke it in the Anthropic console and generate a new one
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Keep your key private. The API key is tied directly to your Anthropic billing. Anyone with access to your Daylytix instance (including client users) uses the same key. If you have untrusted users, consider using a separate key with spending limits set in the Anthropic console.

Multi-user setups

One API key is shared across all users on a Daylytix installation. All AI usage (across all users) is billed to the same Anthropic account. If you need separate billing per team member or client, you would need separate Daylytix instances.

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