> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.atxp.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use the LLM Gateway in apps

> Configure desktop applications to use the ATXP LLM Gateway with OpenAI-compatible providers

Use the ATXP LLM Gateway with any desktop application that supports OpenAI-compatible providers. Simply configure your application to use `https://llm.atxp.ai` as the base URL and your ATXP connection string as the API key.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set up your account">
    Visit your <a href="/developers/build-agents/create-account" target="_blank">ATXP account dashboard</a> and copy your account connection string. It should look something like this:

    ```bash theme={null}
    https://accounts.atxp.ai?connection_token=<random_string>&account_id=<random_string>
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your desktop application">
    We're going to use [Goose](https://block.github.io/goose/) as an example, but you can use any desktop application that supports OpenAI-compatible providers.

    In Goose, navigate to **Settings** → **Models** → **Configure Providers**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atxp/h-KDQ57CvCes4rAW/images/goose_settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=h-KDQ57CvCes4rAW&q=85&s=5ef905a6dff56421fba32bc36d5264d2" alt="Goose settings" width="2166" height="1866" data-path="images/goose_settings.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a Custom Provider">
    Select *Add Custom Provider* from the list of providers.

    Configure the OpenAI provider with these settings:

    * **Provider Type**: OpenAI Compatible
    * **Display Name**: LLM Gateway
    * **API URL**: `https://llm.atxp.ai`
    * **API Key**: Your ATXP connection string
    * **Available Models**: openai/gpt-5-nano *note: Goose requires this field, but will load all the available models from the gateway when you Switch models*

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atxp/YPjTeSpAQKwU93cG/images/goose_openai_config.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=YPjTeSpAQKwU93cG&q=85&s=794c310a6dfac1360769b75fa5b1d2a8" alt="Goose OpenAI configuration" width="1862" height="1608" data-path="images/goose_openai_config.png" />

    Click **Submit** to save your configuration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Switch models">
    Navigate to **Settings** → **Switch models** to select from the available models provided by the ATXP LLM Gateway.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atxp/YPjTeSpAQKwU93cG/images/goose_switch_models.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=YPjTeSpAQKwU93cG&q=85&s=1b3edd355d3189ce7552ab808e3d054e" alt="Goose switch models" width="1870" height="1608" data-path="images/goose_switch_models.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start chatting">
    You can now use any of the available models provided by the ATXP LLM Gateway in your desktop application. Open a new chat to get started!
  </Step>
</Steps>