How do I connect Google Cloud AI for Discourse AI. I tried the steps mentioned in the post [image] Set up Gemini API Keys for Discourse AI Integrations How to Set Up Gemini API Keys for Discourse AI Introduction This topic covers how to set up your Google Ge…

[image] Karthik_K1: @atonotdead Do you experience any latency with LiteLLM method? Not at all, and I also used a Nginx internal proxy with a script to rotate the token login on Vertex. LiteLLM is really good if you have plans to deploy more keys, MCP servers and want to use more LLM endpoint…

I used it ln Discourse through LiteLLM proxy. They offer 300 USD in free bonus credits.

@Lilly I also have credits in GCP that’s why I’m trying to connect via Vertex. @satonotdead Do you experience any latency with LiteLLM method?

i’ve never set it up using vertex. it works perfectly fine though using gemini api service. i just walked through the configuration and i see no change in the google cloud dashboard for the apis and services and for configuration of credentials. :woman_shrugging:t2:

[image] Karthik_K1: [image] image1052×172 27.5 KB did you see the documentation that is quoted there? what does it tell you?

If I use the Gemini method, it will not use the credits I have because it will connect me to Gemini AI Studio, which cannot utilize the credits in GCP. [image] [image]

[image] Karthik_K1: Gemini AI Studio i don’t even use this

Can you share a screenshot of your configuration?

i just did a new configuration of gemini flash 3.6 and all i had to add to do was set the api key to use (which in my case is called 2026-07-02). i didn’t change anything else from the default setup for flash 3.6 and it tested successfully and worked fine: [Screenshot 2026-09-03 at 7.28.53 PM] [S…

Yes, this method works, but it will not allow me to use the GCP credits I already have.

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why are you using vertex AI?

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