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title: "Managed AI"
canonical: https://trickest.com/docs/key-concepts/agent/managed-ai
description: "How Managed AI gives a workspace model access without a provider key, and where that usage is shown."
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# Managed AI

## What is Managed AI

**Managed AI** provides model access through Trickest, so users can work with the [Agent](/docs/key-concepts/agent/the-agent) without adding a provider key first. Usage from those models is attributed to the workspace and appears under **AI usage**.

Use Managed AI when you want Trickest-managed model access. A verified provider key is the alternative when the workspace should use its own OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google account.

## Using Managed AI

When Managed AI provides model access, its available models appear in the Agent's model picker. Choose one and send a message.

If the workspace connects a verified provider key, the picker instead shows models from that provider. [Bringing Your Own Key](/docs/using-the-app/agent/bring-your-own-key) explains how to connect one.

## Usage and budget

Open **Settings > Agent > AI usage** to see this usage.

If the workspace has an AI budget, **Vault AI budget** shows how much of the granted amount has been spent. Token counts on the same page show activity for the period; they are not a remaining token balance.

[Viewing AI Usage](/docs/using-the-app/agent/viewing-ai-usage) explains the screen.

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_Markdown source of https://trickest.com/docs/key-concepts/agent/managed-ai._