"ThunderAI" Thunderbird Addon - Setup Guides
Step-by-step guides to help you get the most out of ThunderAI.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to configure a specific AI integration, you'll find everything you need here.
Check out our tutorial to learn how to create your first custom prompt.
AI Integrations
Connect ThunderAI to the AI backend of your choice. Not sure which one to pick? See the comparison table below.
- ChatGPT Web Interface — No API key needed, works also with a free ChatGPT account.
- OpenAI API — Direct connection to ChatGPT models via API key.
- Google Gemini — Connect to Google's Gemini models, free tier available.
- Claude API — Anthropic's Claude models, great for detailed email analysis.
- Ollama (Local AI) — Run AI entirely on your machine. Private, free, no internet required.
- OpenAI Compatible API — LM Studio, DeepSeek, Mistral, OpenRouter, and more.
Which integration should I choose?
| Integration | API key required? | Free option? | Private / Local? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Web | No | Yes (free account) | No |
| OpenAI API | Yes | No (pay-per-use) | No |
| Google Gemini | Yes | Yes (free tier) | No |
| Claude API | Yes | No (pay-per-use) | No |
| Ollama | No | Yes (fully free) | Yes |
| OpenAI Compatible | Depends | Depends | Optional |
Just want to try ThunderAI for free? Start with the ChatGPT Web Interface, no setup, no billing.
Care about privacy? Use Ollama to keep everything on your machine.