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Replicate	Setup Replicate provider and learn how to use it in the starter kit.	/ai/docs/replicate

Replicate

The Replicate provider unlocks access to an extensive library of open-source AI models through a streamlined cloud API, seamlessly integrated with the AI SDK. It's particularly well-known for image generation capabilities.

Setup

### Generate API Key

Visit the [Replicate website](https://replicate.com/), create an account or sign in, then navigate to your account settings to generate your personal API token.

### Add API Key to Environment

Add your API token to your project's `.env` file (e.g., in `apps/web`):

```bash title=".env"
REPLICATE_API_TOKEN=your-api-key
```

### Configure Provider (Optional)

The starter kit automatically uses the `REPLICATE_API_TOKEN` environment variable. For advanced configurations (such as proxies or custom headers), you can create a tailored provider instance. For comprehensive details, refer to the [AI SDK Replicate documentation](https://sdk.vercel.ai/providers/ai-sdk-providers/replicate#provider-instance).

Features

Gain instant access to a diverse ecosystem of community-contributed models spanning text generation, image creation, audio processing, video synthesis, and numerous other AI capabilities. Create stunning visuals using various state-of-the-art open-source models directly through the AI SDK's intuitive `generateImage` function, with support for specific model versions and custom parameters. Fine-tune model behavior by passing specific parameters via `providerOptions.replicate`, allowing precise control over generation settings according to each model's unique capabilities.

Use Cases

Create unique visuals, artwork, or variations based on text prompts using a diverse set of image models. Check out the [Image Generation Demo](/ai/docs/image). Utilize specialized open-source models for specific tasks that might not be available through other major providers. Quickly experiment with different community-published models for various AI tasks without managing infrastructure.

Links

• Replicate Website
• Replicate Documentation
• AI SDK - Replicate Provider Docs