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title: Replicate
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description: Setup Replicate provider and learn how to use it in the starter kit.
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url: /ai/docs/replicate
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# Replicate
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The [Replicate](https://replicate.com) 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.
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## Setup
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<Steps>
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<Step>
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### Generate API Key
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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.
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</Step>
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<Step>
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### Add API Key to Environment
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Add your API token to your project's `.env` file (e.g., in `apps/web`):
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```bash title=".env"
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REPLICATE_API_TOKEN=your-api-key
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```
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</Step>
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<Step>
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### Configure Provider (Optional)
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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).
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</Step>
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</Steps>
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## Features
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<Cards>
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<Card title="Run Open-Source Models" href="https://replicate.com/explore">
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Gain instant access to a diverse ecosystem of community-contributed models
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spanning text generation, image creation, audio processing, video synthesis,
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and numerous other AI capabilities.
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</Card>
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<Card title="Image Generation" href="https://sdk.vercel.ai/providers/ai-sdk-providers/replicate#image-models">
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Create stunning visuals using various state-of-the-art open-source models
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directly through the AI SDK's intuitive `generateImage` function, with
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support for specific model versions and custom parameters.
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</Card>
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<Card title="Model-Specific Options" href="https://sdk.vercel.ai/providers/ai-sdk-providers/replicate#model-specific-options">
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Fine-tune model behavior by passing specific parameters via
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`providerOptions.replicate`, allowing precise control over generation
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settings according to each model's unique capabilities.
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</Card>
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</Cards>
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## Use Cases
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<Cards>
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<Card title="Image Generation">
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Create unique visuals, artwork, or variations based on text prompts using a
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diverse set of image models. Check out the [Image Generation
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Demo](/ai/docs/image).
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</Card>
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<Card title="Access Niche Models">
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Utilize specialized open-source models for specific tasks that might not be
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available through other major providers.
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</Card>
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<Card title="AI Experimentation">
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Quickly experiment with different community-published models for various AI
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tasks without managing infrastructure.
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</Card>
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</Cards>
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## Links
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* [Replicate Website](https://replicate.com)
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* [Replicate Documentation](https://replicate.com/docs)
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* [AI SDK - Replicate Provider Docs](https://sdk.vercel.ai/providers/ai-sdk-providers/replicate)
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