# Setup Inquiry: AI Summarization in Discourse & LLM Integration **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-inquiry-ai-summarization-in-discourse-llm-integration/383836 **Category:** Support **Tags:** ai **Created:** [September 24, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-inquiry-ai-summarization-in-discourse-llm-integration/383836 "2025-09-24T03:10:17Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 2
### Author: ![NateDhaliwal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/natedhaliwal/32/313494_2.png) [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal) #### Post date: [September 24, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-inquiry-ai-summarization-in-discourse-llm-integration/383836/2 "2025-09-24T03:22:40Z")
Hi @S.AAKASH_MUTHIAH , most of your queries can be answered in the docs for the AI plugin [here](https://meta.discourse.org/tags/c/documentation/site-management/53/ai). * * * > [@S.AAKASH\_MUTHIAH](#): > > What steps do I need to follow to activate and configure AI summarization in Discourse? See: > [@Discourse AI - Summarize](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-summarization/262711?silent=true): > > bookmark This topic covers the configuration of the Summarize feature of the [Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai/259214?slient=true) plugin. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrator Summarize topics and chat channels for a quick recap. Use it in mega topics and large discussions to figure out what’s happening. Features Summarize topics from topic map (top and bottom of topic) Summarize Chat channels for specific duration of time (up to 7 days) Cached summaries in prior gene… And: > [@Summarize - Gists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/summarize-gists/340269): > > bookmark This guide explains how to enable and configure Gists, which is part of the [Summarize](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-summarize/262711) feature of the [Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai/259214?slient=true) plugin. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrator memo This feature isn’t yet available on [discourse.org](http://discourse.org) hosting Gists are short AI summaries to help you get a quick overview from topic lists. Features Auto backfills short summaries of topics Toggleable between compact and expanded (with AI summary) topic views Available for all topic views, i… * * * > [@S.AAKASH\_MUTHIAH](#): > > Are there any plugins required to get started with AI summarization? If so, which ones, and where can I find them? Yes, the #ai plugin. It is included in core if you’re updated, just go to `/admin/plugins` to enable and configure it. * * * > [@S.AAKASH\_MUTHIAH](#): > > **Available LLM Models:** What are the different AI summarization models available in Discourse, and how do I choose between them? > [@What LLM to use for Discourse AI?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-llm-to-use-for-discourse-ai/348696): > > It’s important to understand the needs of you as the community admin and your members when choosing a Large Language Model (LLM) to power Discourse AI features. Several factors may influence your decisions: Performance for use-case: Are you looking for the best-performing model? Performance can vary depending on the task (e.g., summarization, search, complex reasoning, spam detection). Assessment is based on the model’s ability to generate correct, relevant, and coherent responses. Context le… * * * > [@S.AAKASH\_MUTHIAH](#): > > **Free vs Paid Models:** Are any of the LLM models free to use, or is there a cost associated with all of them? Most are paid, but you can take a look at [OpenRouter](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-openrouter-language-models/341526), which provides some free models as well. * * * > [@S.AAKASH\_MUTHIAH](#): > > **Usage Restrictions:** Are there any limitations on usage for free models, such as daily request limits or token restrictions? AFAIK this will be up to your provider, but CMIIW you can enforce limits in Discourse as well. Maybe see: > [@Estimating costs of using LLMs for Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/estimating-costs-of-using-llms-for-discourse-ai/307243): > > information_source In order to use certain Discourse AI features, users are required to use a Large Language Model (LLM) provider. Please see each AI feature to determine which LLMs are compatible. dollar If cost is a significant worry, Discourse AI has several built-in tools to help manage spending: [AI Usage dashboard](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/plugins/discourse-ai/ai-usage) — track token consumption per feature, model, and user with estimated costs Usage quotas — set per-model, per-group limits on tokens or request counts within configura… * * * > [@S.AAKASH\_MUTHIAH](#): > > **Cost Metrics:** What is the pricing structure for each model, including any per-request or per-token costs? If there are multiple pricing tiers, can you provide a breakdown for each model? That will be up to your AI LLM provider; they differ. * * * See all the docs for the AI plugin [here](https://meta.discourse.org/tags/c/documentation/site-management/53/ai). For the settings offered in the plugin, see [this guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-large-language-model-llm-settings-page/319903?silent=true). * * * Hope this helps! --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-inquiry-ai-summarization-in-discourse-llm-integration/383836)._