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# AI Configuration

Chamilo 2.0 includes AI-powered features that require configuration before they become available to teachers and learners.

## Supported AI Providers

Chamilo supports multiple AI providers:

| Provider          | Capabilities                  |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **DeepSeek**      | Text generation               |
| **Google Gemini** | Text, image, video generation |
| **Grok**          | Text, image, video generation |
| **Mistral**       | Text generation               |
| **OpenAI**        | Text, image, video generation |

Each provider can be configured for different types of AI tasks:

* **Text** — Used for exercise generation, learning path generation, AI grading, and the AI tutor
* **Image** — Used for AI image generation
* **Video** — Used for AI video generation (where supported)
* **Document** — Used for AI document analysis

## Configuration Steps

### 1. Obtain API Keys

Register for an account with your chosen AI provider and obtain an API key:

* **DeepSeek**: [platform.deepseek.com](https://platform.deepseek.com/)
* **Google Gemini**: Google AI Studio or Google Cloud
* **Grok**: [console.x.ai](https://console.x.ai/)
* **Mistral**: [console.mistral.ai](https://console.mistral.ai/)
* **OpenAI**: [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com/)

### 2. Configure Providers in Chamilo

![The AI helpers configuration page showing provider settings with API key, model, and endpoint fields](/files/jFOjsx3WSAWsVxkQx79c)

In the platform settings, navigate to the **AI Helpers** section:

1. **Enable AI helpers** — Turn on the AI features globally
2. **Configure AI providers** — Add one or more providers with:
   * **Provider name** (deepseek, gemini, grok, mistral, openai)
   * **API key** — Your API key for the provider
   * **Model** — The specific model to use (e.g., `gpt-4`, `gemini-pro`, `mistral-large`)
   * **API URL** — The endpoint URL (pre-configured for standard providers)

You can configure multiple providers. The first provider in the configuration becomes the default.

### 3. Enable Features Per Course

AI features can be enabled or disabled at the course level. Teachers can toggle:

* **AI Tutor chatbot** — The AI assistant for learners
* **Assignment grader** — AI-generated grading recommendation
* **Exercise generator** — AI-generated quiz questions
* **Learning path generator** — AI-generated learning sequences
* **Image/Video generator** — AI-generated images and videos in documents

This allows different courses to use different AI configurations based on their needs.

## Cost Considerations

AI API calls have costs associated with them. Consider:

* **Setting usage limits** — Monitor and limit AI API usage to control costs
* **Choosing models wisely** — Smaller, less expensive models may be sufficient for many educational tasks
* **Tracking usage** — Chamilo logs AI requests to help you monitor consumption

## Tips

* **Start with one provider** — Configure and test one provider before adding more
* **Test with a course** — Enable AI features in a test course first to verify they work as expected
* **Communicate with teachers** — Let teachers know which AI features are available and how to use them
* **Monitor quality** — Regularly review AI-generated content to ensure it meets your educational standards