Integrations

Atom does not require third-party media integrations to use the core After Effects assistant. OpenRouter and ElevenLabs are optional services that unlock specific hosted media tools.

  • OpenRouter unlocks image generation.
  • ElevenLabs unlocks voice transcription with word timestamps.

If you never generate images or transcribe audio, you can leave both keys empty.

OpenRouter

Use this if you want Atom to generate images in chat.

Atom uses OpenRouter for textures, references, mood boards, sprites, and other visual assets.

  1. Go to openrouter.ai/keys.
  2. Create an API key.
  3. Open Atom → Settings → Integrations.
  4. Paste the key under OpenRouter API Key.

OpenRouter keys usually start with sk-or-.

When Atom asks for a key

If the agent tries to use one of these optional tools and the matching key is missing, Atom pauses that tool and shows a key prompt in the chat. Paste the key there or add it later in Settings → Integrations.

After the key is saved, Atom continues the request.

Storage and privacy

Keys are stored locally and encrypted in Atom settings.

For image generation, Atom sends the image prompt to OpenRouter. For transcription, Atom sends the selected audio file to ElevenLabs. Atom does not send either service your full chat history or After Effects project data just because a key is configured.