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Sarvam Connection

Overview​

The Sarvam connection allows IB-X Agents to connect to Sarvam AI services using customer-managed Sarvam credentials.

Sarvam can be used in IB-X for Indian-language speech and language capabilities, including:

  • Speech-to-Text (STT) – Use supported Saaras or Saarika models for speech transcription.
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) – Use supported Bulbul models to generate spoken responses.
  • Large Language Models (LLM) – Use supported Sarvam language models for AI response generation.
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For supported Sarvam speech services, configuring a customer-managed Sarvam connection is optional when using IB-X Sarvam Credits through the IntelliBuddies Integration Gateway.

Connection Options​

Sarvam services can be accessed using either:

  • Native Sarvam API Key – Connect directly to Sarvam using a customer-managed Sarvam API key.
  • Integration Gateway – Access supported Sarvam services through the IntelliBuddies Integration Gateway.

Native Sarvam API Key​

Use Native Sarvam API Key when your organization manages its own Sarvam account and credentials.

IB-X uses the configured API key to authenticate directly with Sarvam.

Connection Properties​

Configure the following property when creating a native Sarvam connection.

PropertyDescription
API KeyAPI key associated with your Sarvam account.
caution

The API Key is a sensitive credential.

Protect the key from unauthorized access and manage it according to your organization's credential-management and security policies.

Integration Gateway​

For supported Sarvam services, IB-X provides IB-X Sarvam Credits through the IntelliBuddies Integration Gateway.

IB-X Sarvam Credits can be used for supported:

  • Speech-to-Text (STT) services
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) services

When using IB-X Sarvam Credits:

  • A customer-managed Sarvam connection is not required.
  • A Sarvam API key does not need to be configured in IB-X.
  • Requests are routed through the IntelliBuddies Integration Gateway.
  • Usage consumes IB-X Currency.
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The Sarvam services available through the Integration Gateway depend on the capabilities supported by IB-X.

Testing the Connection​

After providing the required Sarvam API key, click Test Connection to verify that IB-X can authenticate with Sarvam using the supplied credentials.

Connection or authentication issues can result from:

  • An invalid API key
  • An expired or revoked API key
  • Network connectivity problems
  • Provider authentication failures
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A successful connection test verifies that IB-X can authenticate with Sarvam using the configured credentials. Access to individual models and services depends on the capabilities available to the configured Sarvam account.

Used By​

A Sarvam connection can be used by IB-X capabilities that support Sarvam as an AI or speech provider.

Typical uses include:

  • Configuring Sarvam as the Voice (TTS) provider for a Conversational Agent
  • Configuring Sarvam as the Transcriber (STT) provider for a Conversational Agent
  • Selecting supported Sarvam LLMs for Conversational Agent AI responses

When configuring a Conversational Agent, select either a customer-managed Sarvam connection or the corresponding IB-X-managed option where available.

For supported speech capabilities, IB-X Sarvam Credits can be selected instead of a customer-managed Sarvam connection.

Conversational Agent Usage​

Sarvam can provide both speech synthesis and transcription capabilities for voice-enabled Conversational Agents.

Speech-to-Text​

Configure Sarvam as the Transcriber provider to convert user speech into text.

Depending on the selected configuration, supported Saaras or Saarika models can be used for speech transcription.

Text-to-Speech​

Configure Sarvam as the Voice provider to convert Conversational Agent responses into speech.

Supported Bulbul models can be used for speech synthesis.

Language Models​

Where supported, Sarvam language models can be selected for generating Conversational Agent responses.

For detailed configuration of Voice and Transcriber settings, see Conversational Agent.

Security Considerations​

When configuring a native Sarvam connection:

  • Protect the API Key from unauthorized access.
  • Use credentials associated with the appropriate Sarvam account and IB-X environment.
  • Restrict access to connection management based on organizational requirements.
  • Rotate Sarvam API keys according to your organization's security policies.
  • Do not expose API keys in Agent instructions, documentation, screenshots, or other unsecured locations.

When using IB-X Sarvam Credits through the Integration Gateway, customer-managed Sarvam credentials do not need to be configured in IB-X.

Additional Resources​

For information about creating, editing, testing, cloning, deleting, and auditing connections, see Connections.