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

# Use GPT Academic with CometAPI

> Use this guide to configure GPT Academic with CometAPI by setting the base URL, API key, and model or provider options.

[gpt\_academic](https://github.com/binary-husky/gpt_academic) is an open-source tool that enhances academic writing and code review using large language models. Connect it to CometAPI to use GPT, Claude, and other models in your research workflows.

## Prerequisites

* [gpt\_academic](https://github.com/binary-husky/gpt_academic) installed and running
* A [CometAPI](https://www.cometapi.com) account with an active API key

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your CometAPI API key">
    Log in to the [CometAPI dashboard](https://www.cometapi.com/console). Click **Add API Key** and copy your key and base URL (`https://api.cometapi.com`).

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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit config.py">
    Open `gpt_academic/config.py`. Set the API endpoint to `https://api.cometapi.com/v1/chat/completions` and paste your CometAPI key as the API key value.

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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart and test">
    Restart gpt\_academic and try a simple task. A successful response confirms CometAPI is connected.
  </Step>
</Steps>