Introduction

EXT:ns_t3af

Overview

AI Foundation (EXT:ns_t3af) is T3Planet’s shared AI foundation for TYPO3. It is the central engine behind all T3Planet AI extensions.

AI Foundation connects TYPO3 to AI models, manages API keys, exposes an MCP server for AI agents, and logs every request — so your team uses AI in a safe, consistent way. Editors work through connected extensions such as AI Assistant or AI Chatbot. Admins configure everything in the AI Foundation backend module group.

AI Foundation is OSS (GPL-2.0-or-later) for development and production. Activate with an OSS license key via T3Planet Shop > AI Universe > AI Foundation > Start.

Key capabilities

AI Providers — Connect OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and other vendors with encrypted API keys
T3Planet Credits — Optional add-on for AI usage without your own vendor API keys
MCP Server — Expose TYPO3 to Cursor, Claude Desktop, and other MCP clients
AI Context — Store brand voice once for on-brand AI output
AI Prompts & Features — Shared prompt templates and per-feature provider assignment
Usage & Logs — Token usage, request history, and operational telemetry
AI Permissions — Role-based access for backend usergroups, modules, features, records, and credit limits
Quick Setup — Guided first-time configuration wizard

Helpful Links

Note

Product: https://t3planet.de/en/ai-foundation-for-typo3
Get support: https://t3planet.de/support
License activation: https://docs.t3planet.de/en/latest/License/Index.html

Video Tutorials

Use these interactive walkthroughs to learn AI Foundation setup and daily operation. Watch a demo, then return to the matching documentation page for full details.

Follow the recommended order below and practice on a staging TYPO3 instance.

Dashboard overview

Start here for a high-level tour of the AI Foundation Dashboard.

Next: Dashboard

Install and Quick Setup

Learn how to activate AI Foundation and complete first-time setup.

Next: Installation

Configure AI providers

Connect vendors, save credentials, and verify provider health.

Next: AI Providers

MCP Server

Connect Cursor and other MCP clients to your TYPO3 instance.

Next: MCP Server

AI Permissions

Control usergroup access, modules, features, and credit limits.

Next: AI Permissions

Usage and cost control

Review tokens, spend trends, and request history.

Next: AI Usage & Logs

Credits

This extension is developed and maintained by:

T3Planet: https://t3planet.de

Developed with modern AI tooling by the NITSAN/T3Planet team — following TYPO3 coding standards, reviewed by certified TYPO3 developers, and tested across TYPO3 v12, v13 and v14.