Anthropic AI

Anthropic AI Account Setup Guide

Getting Started

1. Sign in or create an Anthropic account at console.anthropic.com
2. Set up billing to access the API beyond the free tier limits

Billing Setup Steps

1. Access Billing Settings

• Log in to the Anthropic Console
• Navigate to "Settings" → "Billing" in the left sidebar
• Click "Add payment method" to set up billing

2. Payment Information

• Enter your credit card or payment details
• Provide billing address information
• Accept Anthropic's terms of service and usage policies

3. Usage Limits

• Set monthly spending limits to control costs
• Monitor usage in the "Usage" section of the console
• New accounts typically start with rate limits that increase over time

4. Free Tier

• Anthropic provides some free credits for new users
• Check current free tier offerings in your console dashboard

Creating and Using API Keys

1. Generate API Key

• In the Anthropic Console, go to "Settings" → "API Keys"
• Click "Create Key"
• Give your key a descriptive name
• Copy and securely store your API key (it won't be shown again)

2. Using the API Key in Figma Plugin

• Open the Figma to shadcn/ui plugin and access plugin settings
• Choose your preferred Claude model
• Enter your API key
• Press the "Verify key" button to confirm the key is valid
• Once verified, you can start using the plugin with Claude