What is API (Application Programming Interface)?
A way for developers to programmatically access AI models in their own applications.
Definition
In the AI context, an API allows developers to send prompts to AI models (like GPT-4 or Claude) and receive responses programmatically, without using the chat interface. This enables building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, and integrating AI into existing software. APIs charge per token used.
💡 Example
A developer building a customer support chatbot would use the Claude API to send customer messages as prompts and receive AI-generated responses, which are then displayed in the chat widget on their website.
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What is API (Application Programming Interface)?
In the AI context, an API allows developers to send prompts to AI models (like GPT-4 or Claude) and receive responses programmatically, without using the chat interface. This enables building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, and integrating AI into existing software. APIs charge per token used.
How does API (Application Programming Interface) work in practice?
A developer building a customer support chatbot would use the Claude API to send customer messages as prompts and receive AI-generated responses, which are then displayed in the chat widget on their website.