diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index f3e6a27..0a49fce 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [tool.poetry]
 name = "zlm"
-version = "0.1.34"
+version = "0.1.35"
 description = "Simplify and improve your job hunting experience by integrating LLMs to automate tasks such as resume and cover letter generation, as well as application submission, saving users time and effort."
 authors = ["Saurabh Zinjad <zinjadsaurabh1997@gmail.com>"]
 readme = "README.md"
diff --git a/resources/publish.sh b/resources/publish.sh
old mode 100644
new mode 100755
diff --git a/zlm/__init__.py b/zlm/__init__.py
index e58054d..a408687 100644
--- a/zlm/__init__.py
+++ b/zlm/__init__.py
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ def __init__(
                 else:
                     self.api_key = None
         else:
-            self.api_key = None
+            self.api_key = api_key
 
         self.llm = self.get_llm_instance()