Chatbox integration
Chatbox API key setup with prepaid controls
Chatbox can create valuable AI workflows, but long chat history and unconstrained model selection can make spend hard to predict. NexRelay gives users who want a desktop chat client connected to a controlled API wallet a controlled gateway key before scaling usage.
How Chatbox fits
Chatbox belongs to OpenAI-compatible chat clients. The safest setup is a dedicated gateway key, a compatible endpoint, and a small first budget so one client can be tested without exposing a broad provider key.
Recommended setup
Paste the compatible base URL and key into Chatbox, then verify one small request in logs.
- Create one key for this client only
- Start with a small daily or monthly budget
- Use model allowlists for early testing
- Review request logs after the first successful call
What to verify
After the first request, check that the expected model, endpoint, token meters, billed amount, and status appear in the usage ledger. Increase limits only after the route behaves as expected.
FAQ
Can Chatbox use a NexRelay API key?
Chatbox can use NexRelay when the client supports a compatible custom base URL and API key for its request style.
Why use a separate key for Chatbox?
A separate key makes spend easier to cap, audit, rotate, and disable without affecting other tools.