.env.example

# Cortex API Keys
# Copy this file to ~/.cortex/.env and fill in your keys.
# Cortex loads ~/.cortex/.env automatically — no need to export manually.
# System environment variables take precedence over this file.

# Google Gemini (cheapest option — recommended)
# Get your key at: https://aistudio.google.com/apikey
CORTEX_GEMINI_API_KEY=

# Anthropic Claude (best quality, higher cost)
# Get your key at: https://console.anthropic.com/settings/keys
CORTEX_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=

# Groq (fast inference, free tier available)
# Get your key at: https://console.groq.com/keys
CORTEX_GROQ_API_KEY=

# DeepSeek (strong reasoning, very affordable)
# Get your key at: https://platform.deepseek.com/api_keys
CORTEX_DEEPSEEK_API_KEY=

# OpenRouter (access many models with one key)
# Get your key at: https://openrouter.ai/keys
CORTEX_OPENROUTER_API_KEY=