Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions

Below are quick solutions for common setup questions and runtime issues.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why does my API key throw an error?

• Ensure you have active billing credits enabled on your AI provider account (e.g., OpenAI requires a payment method added even for low usage).
• Check that there are no trailing spaces when pasting the key into Settings.

2. How do I open Apply Aide quickly?

Press Ctrl+Shift+E (Cmd+Shift+E on Mac) to toggle the side panel instantly on any web page.

3. Can I use Apply Aide on Firefox?

Yes! Apply Aide supports both Chrome/Brave/Edge and Firefox Manifest V3.

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🛠️ Resolving Common Errors

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Error Symptom	Cause	Solution
401 Unauthorized	Invalid API Key	Re-enter key in Settings (⋮ > Settings).
429 Rate Limit Exceeded	Provider quota exceeded	Check provider dashboard billing limits.
Form fields skipped	Custom Web Component	Click into field and trigger Ctrl+Shift+F.

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