AI Providers
Learn how to connect Noir to supported AI providers such as OpenAI, Azure AI, OpenRouter, and local or ACP runtimes.
Noir's LLM analysis supports cloud APIs, local runtimes for offline or private use, and ACP agents. Legacy integrations are listed separately so existing configurations remain discoverable.
Provider Comparison
| Provider | Type | API Key | Internet | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Cloud | Required | Required | High accuracy, latest models |
| xAI | Cloud | Required | Required | Grok models |
| Azure AI | Cloud | Required | Required | Enterprise, compliance |
| OpenRouter | Cloud | Required | Required | Access to multiple models via one API |
| Ollama | Local | Not needed | Not needed | Privacy, offline, free |
| vLLM | Local | Not needed | Not needed | High-performance local inference |
| LM Studio | Local | Not needed | Not needed | GUI-based local models |
| ACP | Agent | Varies | Varies | Agent-based workflows (Codex, Gemini, Claude) |
Detailed Guides
- Cloud-Based Providers:
- Local Model Providers:
- ACP Agent Providers:
Retired integrations
- GitHub Models provider (retired): GitHub retired GitHub Models on July 30, 2026. The page is kept as a migration note for older Noir configurations.