Support levels by tool type
| Tool or category | Status | Base URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct API calls, curl, Python, Node.js | Tested | https://cheapai-netifly-app.up.railway.app/v1 |
This is the reference path used across the current repo examples. |
| Claude Code | Supported | /v1 |
Use the dedicated guide and the current public env-var pattern shown there. |
| ChatBox | Compatible | /v1 |
Field names vary by version, but the provider values stay the same. |
| LangChain, n8n, automation tools | Compatible | /v1 |
Works when the tool accepts a custom OpenAI-style base URL. |
| Cline, Roo, Kiro, similar editor agents | Depends on tool | /v1 |
Usually workable when a custom OpenAI provider is exposed, but feature depth depends on the client. |
Coding tools and editor agents
For Claude Code, Cursor-style clients, and similar coding tools, the safe default is to configure CheapAI as a
custom provider using your delivered key and the /v1 base URL.
- Start with one model slug instead of trying a full list on day one.
- Use smaller or cheaper models for iteration, then switch to heavier models when the task demands it.
- Store secrets in local environment variables or the app's own secret settings, not in repo files.
Chat and UI tools
Chat clients typically ask for four things: provider type, base URL, API key, and model. If the app supports a custom OpenAI-compatible provider, CheapAI usually fits cleanly.
ChatBox
Use the ChatBox guide for desktop and mobile setup patterns, plus the field names that usually matter.
Open ChatBox guide→Other chat apps
If the app can target a custom OpenAI-style base URL and lets you choose the model ID, start with the same values.
Automation and framework setups
Workflow tools and orchestration libraries usually succeed when they rely on standard OpenAI-compatible chat completions and let you override the base URL. This covers many common backend, script, and agent workflows.
CHEAPAI_BASE_URL=https://cheapai-netifly-app.up.railway.app/v1
CHEAPAI_API_KEY=YOUR_CHEAPAI_API_KEY
CHEAPAI_MODEL=claude-sonnet-4-6-20260217Base URL rule of thumb
Use the root host as the canonical public host in documentation and debugging. Use
https://cheapai-netifly-app.up.railway.app/v1 when a client expects the
OpenAI-compatible base URL itself. If your delivery package specifies a tool-specific variant, follow that exact
package for that order.