> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cloudeka.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cloudeka.ai/guidance-for-enterprise/cloudeka-api-list/command-reference/cldkctl-llm/create.md).

# create

The llm create command adds a new LLM configuration to your project. It launches an interactive prompt (TUI) that collects required details such as team alias, model, billing type, provider token, top-up amount, and intended purpose of use.

## Usage

```
cldkctl llm create [flags]
```

## Aliases

```
create, add
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl llm create
```

2. When the Team Alias field appears, type your team alias. Press Enter to submit the value. If you press Enter without typing anything, the prompt will show “this field cannot be empty.”
3. In Models, move with ↑/↓ to browse available models. Select one model and press Enter to continue.
4. In Billing Type, select Pay Per Use (PPU) or Trial, then press Enter.

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5. When prompted for Token for \<provider/model>, paste your provider token and press Enter.

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6. Enter the Amount of Topup and press Enter.
7. In Purpose Of Use, select the option that best fits your intended use case, then press Enter.

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8. At the confirmation prompt Create this LLM configuration?, press y to confirm or n to cancel, or press Enter while Confirm is selected. Use ←/→ to toggle between Confirm and Cancel.

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9. Once completed successfully, a message “✓ LLM configuration created successfully!” will appear in your terminal.

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}

1. This command supports [global flags.](/guidance-for-enterprise/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md) Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
2. Each project can only have one LLM configuration. If an LLM already exists in your project, you must delete it before creating a new one.
   {% endhint %}

| Flag       | Description               |
| ---------- | ------------------------- |
| -h, --help | Help for the llm command. |