Working with the agent
Use the built-in agent
Built-in mode routes agent requests through Recense — no API key required. Usage is metered against your plan's token allowance and visible in the Account panel.
How it works #
- Same agent sidebar, tools, and capabilities as BYOK mode.
- Provider and model selection is managed by Recense.
- Usage is tracked in built-in agent tokens per month.
Setup #
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Open the AI Agent settings panel.
Access it from the main sidebar.
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Switch Mode from BYOK to Built-in.
This activates the hosted agent.
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The chat unlocks immediately — no key entry needed.
You can start prompting right away.
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Start prompting.
The agent has the same capabilities as BYOK mode.
Usage limits #
- Token allowance varies by tier (Starter vs Pro).
- The Account panel shows remaining token usage.
- If the Built-in toggle is unavailable, your tier may not include this feature.
When to choose hosted #
- You want the fastest possible setup.
- Team members should use the agent without individual provider accounts.
- You prefer centralised usage tracking in Recense instead of across provider consoles.