• USAGE
  • SECURITY
  • PROJECTS
  • HUMAN

How to monitor API usage and keys with your AI

Connect Deepgram to your AI client once. From then on, you can check transcription limits and audit your keys through chat.

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Short answer

How can I check my Deepgram usage and keys with AI?

Your AI pulls real-time transcription limits and lists your active API keys. You'll get a clear view of your account status and security credentials.

The outcomes.

What you get from your AI.

The AI pulls specific data from Deepgram to give you these four results.

USAGE

Live limit tracking

The AI pulls your current transcription consumption. You'll know exactly how much quota you have left without opening a dashboard.

SECURITY

Key auditing

Your agent lists all active API keys. This helps you find old or unused credentials that need attention.

PROJECTS

Project overview

The AI identifies your Deepgram projects. You can quickly switch context between different transcription workloads.

HUMAN

Manual key management

The AI cannot create or delete keys. You'll need to handle sensitive credential changes manually in the Deepgram console.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat window and your Deepgram account.

  1. Find projects

    The AI identifies your Deepgram projects to ensure it's looking at the right account data.

    list_deepgram_projects

  2. Check limits

    It pulls the specific transcription consumption for the project you're asking about.

    get_project_usage

  3. List keys

    The AI retrieves a list of your current API keys to show you what's active.

    list_api_keys

  4. Report data

    The AI summarizes the usage numbers and key details in plain text.

    get_project_usagelist_api_keys

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Deepgram tools.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the project names or key descriptions to get specific results.

Deepgram Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TncgUjBvIqBaRxaOCzAMTEFPrPacCVhmUvpvUOyU/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Deepgram capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepgram-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TncgUjBvIqBaRxaOCzAMTEFPrPacCVhmUvpvUOyU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • How much transcription usage is left in my production project?

  • List all my active Deepgram API keys.

  • Show me the usage stats for the 'test-transcription' project.

  • Which Deepgram projects do I have?

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
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  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Deepgram once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start using these tools in your preferred AI client.

Connect Deepgram to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI delete an API key?

    No. The AI can only list existing keys. You must manually delete or revoke keys in the Deepgram dashboard.

  • 02

    Can the AI create new transcription projects?

    No. The AI can only list projects and check usage for them.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my secret key values?

    No. The AI can list the keys, but it cannot read the actual secret strings.

  • 04

    How often is the usage data updated?

    The AI pulls live data from Deepgram whenever you ask a question.

  • 05

    Can I check usage for a specific project?

    Yes. You can ask the AI to check usage for any project it finds in your account.

  • More questions about Deepgram? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Deepgram Connector can do

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