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Enrico Ros
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# Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick answers to common questions about Big-AGI. For detailed documentation, see our [Website Docs](https://big-agi.com/docs).
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### Connectivity
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<details open>
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<summary><b>What is "Direct Connection" and should I enable it?</b></summary>
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Direct Connection lets the browser call the AI provider's API directly, skipping the Big-AGI edge server. It appears as a toggle in each AI service's Advanced settings when your API key is set client-side.
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**When available, it is a net win**: faster, fewer restrictions, more privacy.
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- **No 4.5 MB upload limit** (Vercel body-size cap does not apply).
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- **No 300-second timeout** (Vercel function timeout does not apply; call length is bound only by the AI service).
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- **More privacy** - connection metadata (IP, timestamp, edge region, Vercel telemetry) is not observable by the Big-AGI edge server.
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- **Slightly more downlink bandwidth** - when passing through the edge, Big-AGI sheds repetitive streaming frames; direct streams arrive verbatim.
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**When it is unavailable**:
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1. **Server-side keys** - if the deployment stores API keys in server environment variables, the browser has no credential to send directly.
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2. **Provider does not allow CORS** - browsers cannot call APIs that block cross-origin requests. Most major providers permit it; Big-AGI sets any required headers.
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</details>
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### Versions
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<details open>
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<summary><b>How do I check my Big-AGI version?</b></summary>
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You can see the version in the _News_ section of the app, as per the image below.
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</details>
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<details open>
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<summary><b>How do I verify my Vercel deployment version?</b></summary>
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You can go in the **deployments** section of your Vercel project, and at a quick glance see
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what is the latest deployment status, time, and link to the source code.
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Each deployment links directly to its source code commit.
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</details>
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Missing something? [Open an issue](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/new) or [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/MkH4qj2Jp9).
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