Getting Started with Kai

Set up Kai the AI in your institution

Published

November 20, 2025

Overview

Kai the AI is designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing educational infrastructure. This guide will walk you through the initial setup process.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • Administrative access to your institution’s LMS
  • A verified educator account with Chi Square Labs
  • Basic familiarity with your LMS platform (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)

Installation Steps

Step 1: Create Your Institution Account

  1. Visit chi2labs.com/signup
  2. Select “Institution Setup”
  3. Enter your institution details
  4. Verify your email
NoteMulti-user Setup

If you’re setting up Kai for multiple educators, choose the “Department License” option for easier management.

Step 2: LMS Integration

For Canvas Users

// Add this to your Canvas custom JavaScript
const kaiConfig = {
  institution: "your-institution-id",
  apiKey: "your-api-key",
  features: ["grading", "content", "analytics"]
};

For Blackboard Users

  1. Navigate to System Admin → Building Blocks
  2. Upload the Kai integration package
  3. Configure with your API credentials

Step 3: Configure Kai Features

Once connected, you can enable specific features:

Feature Description Setup Time
Smart Grading AI-assisted grading with feedback 5 minutes
Content Generation Create quizzes and assignments 2 minutes
Analytics Dashboard Student performance insights 10 minutes
Office Hours Bot 24/7 student support 15 minutes

Step 4: Test the Integration

ImportantTesting Checklist

Next Steps

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

If you see “Unable to connect to Kai”:

  1. Verify your API key is correct
  2. Check your institution’s firewall settings
  3. Ensure you’re using HTTPS

Some features may require:

  • Specific LMS permissions
  • Account tier upgrade
  • Additional configuration

Support

Need help? We’re here for you: