Getting Started
AI Supreme Council is a zero-hosting bot management platform that runs entirely in your browser. There are no servers to maintain, no databases to provision, and no dependencies to install. You bring your own API keys, and the platform connects directly to LLM providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, and Ollama. Your bots, conversations, and settings never leave your device unless you choose to share them.
Key highlights:
- Zero hosting -- everything runs client-side in the browser
- Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) -- connect directly to any supported LLM provider
- Shareable bots -- encode bot configs into a URL and share with anyone
- 6 providers, 300+ models -- from Claude and GPT to Grok, Gemini, and open-source models
- Councils -- multi-model deliberation with 7 collaboration styles
- Offline capable -- installable as a PWA, works without internet after first load
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you need:
- A modern browser -- Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest two versions recommended)
- An API key from at least one provider -- see the table below for where to get one
| Provider | Free Tier? | Get API Key |
|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini | Yes -- Gemini Flash free, no credit card | aistudio.google.com/apikey |
| OpenRouter | Yes -- free models available | openrouter.ai/keys |
| Groq | Yes -- rate-limited free tier | console.groq.com/keys |
| Anthropic | No -- pay-as-you-go | console.anthropic.com |
| OpenAI | No -- pay-as-you-go | platform.openai.com |
| xAI | No -- pay-as-you-go | console.x.ai |
| Ollama | Free -- runs locally | ollama.com (install on your machine) |
Google Gemini and OpenRouter both offer free models that require an API key but no credit card. Gemini 2.5 Flash is free at 10 requests per minute. OpenRouter has dozens of :free models from multiple providers. You still need to create an account and generate an API key -- "free" means no usage charges, not no key.
Quick Start
Step 1: Visit the app
Open aiscouncil.com in your browser.
Step 2: Sign in
Choose a login method. You can sign in with Google, Apple, Facebook, WeChat, Telegram, GitHub, or use WebAuthn/Passkeys. If you are running a self-hosted instance, guest mode is also available.
New account registration requires a phone-verified provider (Google, Apple, Facebook, WeChat, or Telegram). After your account exists, you can link additional providers like GitHub or Discord for login convenience.
Step 3: Setup wizard
On your first visit, the setup wizard appears automatically. It offers two paths:
- Single AI Profile -- deploy one model, fast and straightforward
- Multi-Model Council -- deploy 2+ models for collaborative deliberation
Step 4: Choose a model
Browse the model registry, which shows models grouped by provider. Cards display pricing, context window size, max output tokens, and capabilities (vision, reasoning, tools). Use the search bar to filter.
Step 5: Connect your API key
Enter your API key for the selected provider. The wizard tests the connection immediately and shows a success or failure indicator. Keys are stored locally in your browser -- they are never sent to AI Supreme Council servers.
Step 6: Name your profile
Give your bot a name and pick an icon. The wizard suggests a default name based on the model you chose.
Step 7: Start chatting
Your profile is ready. Type a message and press Enter. Responses stream in real-time, rendered as markdown with syntax highlighting for code blocks.
Interface Overview
The interface follows an AI Studio-style three-panel layout:
+------------------+----------------------------+------------------+
| | | |
| Left Sidebar | Chat Area | Config Panel |
| (Sessions) | (Messages + Input) | (Slide-out) |
| | | |
+------------------+----------------------------+------------------+
| Footer (Status) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------+
- Left sidebar -- lists your bot profiles and chat sessions. Click a profile to switch. Use the + button to create new profiles.
- Chat area -- the main conversation view. Type messages at the bottom, see streaming responses above. Hover over messages for action buttons (copy, edit, regenerate, delete).
- Config panel -- slides out from the right. Shows the active bot's provider, model, system prompt, temperature, and advanced settings. Visible by default on desktop, collapsible.
- Header -- contains the bot name, share button, settings gear, and navigation actions.
- Footer -- shows connection status and token counts.
On mobile, the layout collapses to a single column with a hamburger menu for the sidebar and a bottom sheet for configuration.
What's Next
Now that you are up and running, explore the rest of the documentation:
- Creating Bots -- learn about profiles, councils, and bot management
- Bot Configuration -- all config fields explained in detail
- Sharing Bots -- share your bots via URL with anyone
- System Prompts -- write effective prompts with built-in templates
- Providers Overview -- set up API keys for each provider
- Chat -- streaming, markdown, message actions, and chat settings
- Councils -- multi-model deliberation with 7 collaboration styles
- Social Accounts -- login providers, passkeys, and account linking