Help & Support
Comprehensive guides for using Insurgent Ink
Supported Providers
Learn about the AI translation providers supported by Insurgent Ink and their unique capabilities.
Provider Overview
Each provider offers different strengths. Choose based on your specific needs, budget, and language requirements.
| Provider | Best For | Languages | Cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | General purpose, creative content | 100+ | Medium | Fast |
| Anthropic | Accurate, nuanced translations | 50+ | Medium-High | Fast |
| DeepL | European languages, formal text | 30+ | Low-Medium | Very Fast |
| Perplexity | Research-based content | 50+ | Medium | Fast |
| OpenRouter | Multiple models, flexibility | Varies | Variable | Variable |
Provider Details
OpenAI
POPULARStrengths
- • Excellent for creative and conversational content
- • Wide language support (100+ languages)
- • Good context understanding
- • Regular model updates
- • Strong API reliability
Best Use Cases
- • Literary works and creative writing
- • Marketing and promotional content
- • Informal communications
- • Content requiring cultural adaptation
Available Models
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Anthropic
ACCURATEStrengths
- • Highly accurate translations
- • Excellent context preservation
- • Strong ethical guidelines
- • Good for nuanced content
- • Reliable and consistent
Best Use Cases
- • Academic and research papers
- • Legal and formal documents
- • Technical documentation
- • Content requiring high accuracy
Available Models
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DeepL
SPECIALISTStrengths
- • Exceptional quality for European languages
- • Very fast processing
- • Cost-effective pricing
- • Specialised in translation (not general AI)
- • GDPR compliant
Best Use Cases
- • Business documents
- • European language pairs
- • High-volume translations
- • Formal and professional content
Note: DeepL supports fewer languages than other providers but offers exceptional quality for supported language pairs.
Custom APIs
FLEXIBLEInsurgent Ink supports custom API endpoints that are compatible with the OpenAI API format. This allows you to use:
- • Self-hosted AI models
- • Local AI inference servers
- • Specialised translation services
- • Private or enterprise AI endpoints
Requirements
- • OpenAI-compatible API format
- • HTTPS endpoint
- • Valid authentication method
Choosing the Right Provider
Budget Conscious
Start with DeepL for European languages or OpenAI GPT-3.5 for others.
Quality First
Choose Anthropic Claude for accuracy or OpenAI GPT-4 for versatility.
Speed Priority
Use DeepL for supported languages or OpenAI GPT-3.5 for fast processing.