---
title: "FAQ"
manual: "AI Foundation"
version: "1.2"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:faq@1.2"
source: "Troubleshooting/FAQ/Index.rst"
modified: "2026-09-15T06:30:06+00:00"
---

# FAQ

Short answers about **AI Foundation** (`EXT:ns_t3af`).

## General

**What is AI Foundation?**

The shared AI foundation for T3Planet TYPO3 extensions. It manages providers,
MCP, brand context, prompts, access roles, and usage in one backend module.
See [Overview](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:introduction@1.2).

**Does it include a frontend plugin?**

No. AI Foundation is a backend foundation layer. Visitors see AI through
child extensions such as AI Assistant or AI Chatbot.

**Which TYPO3 and PHP versions are supported?**

TYPO3 12.4–14.x with PHP 8.2 or higher. See
[System Requirements](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:system-requirements@1.2).

## Installation

**How do I install it?**

With Composer (`composer require nitsan/ns-t3af`) or from the TYPO3 Extension
Repository. See [Installation](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:installation@1.2).

**Composer reports a conflict with another MCP package.**

Remove conflicting MCP server packages first, then install AI Foundation.
See [Known Problems](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:known-problems@1.2).

## Providers and MCP

**Can I use local models such as Ollama?**

Yes. Use the Ollama provider type or a custom OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
See [AI Providers](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:ai-providers@1.2).

**What is T3Planet Credits?**

An optional mode that uses a shared T3Planet credit balance instead of your
own vendor API keys. See [T3Planet Credits](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:t3planet-credit-system@1.2).

**Test connection fails even with a valid key.**

Check the model ID, outbound HTTPS, and provider status. See the provider
checklist in [Known Problems](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:known-problems@1.2).

**What is MCP?**

Model Context Protocol connects AI clients such as Cursor to your TYPO3
instance. See [MCP Server](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:mcp-server@1.2).

## Privacy

**Where does request data go?**

AI Foundation is self-hosted. With **Your Own API Keys**, prompts and responses
go from your server to the AI provider you configure. T3Planet is not in that
AI data path. With [T3Planet Credits](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:t3planet-credit-system@1.2) active,
billable AI calls go through T3Planet and use your credit balance. AI Foundation
makes no product licence call. See [Installation](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:installation@1.2) and the
extension `LICENSING.md` / `PRIVACY.md`.

## Still stuck?

Open [Support](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/nitsan/ns-t3af:support@1.2) with your TYPO3, PHP, and `ns_t3af` versions
and the exact error text.