Do I need API keys to use SkillBoss?

No. SkillBoss works without API keys. Install the skills pack and use one platform across models and services.

Which platforms does SkillBoss support?

SkillBoss works inside Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Kiro, Gemini CLI, and Codex.

How does SkillBoss pricing work?

SkillBoss is pay-as-you-go. Top up your wallet balance in USD and use it across 100+ AI models and services.

Can I use Claude Code natively with SkillBoss?

Yes! SkillBoss works as an Anthropic-compatible proxy for Claude Code. Set two environment variables (ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL and ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN) in your Claude Code settings and all model calls route through SkillBoss — no plugin download needed.

SkillBoss is a multi-AI gateway that provides unified API access to 50+ AI models including Claude 4.5 Sonnet, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Flash, DeepSeek R1, image generation, video generation, and audio models through a single API key.

How do I integrate SkillBoss with my AI agent?

SkillBoss provides plugins for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and supports Model Context Protocol (MCP). You can also use the OpenAI-compatible API endpoint at https://api.skillboss.co/v1 with your API key.

What AI models are available?

Chat: Claude 4.5 Sonnet, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Flash, DeepSeek R1, Qwen. Image: Gemini 3 Pro, Flux, DALL-E 3, Minimax. Video: Veo 3.1, Minimax T2V/I2V. Audio: Minimax TTS, ElevenLabs, Whisper STT.

How much does SkillBoss cost?

SkillBoss uses pure pay-as-you-go pricing. Add funds to your balance and only pay for what you use. No subscriptions, no monthly fees.

What is the cheapest way to access multiple AI models?

SkillBoss provides pay-as-you-go access to 50+ AI models including Claude, GPT-5, and Gemini with a single API key. Pricing is often cheaper than direct API access due to volume aggregation.

Can I use Claude, GPT, and Gemini with one API key?

Yes. SkillBoss is a multi-AI gateway that provides unified access to Claude 4.5 Sonnet, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Flash, DeepSeek R1, and 46+ other models through a single API endpoint with one API key.

How do I integrate SkillBoss with Claude Code?

Sign in to the SkillBoss console at skillboss.co/console to get your API key and manage your skills. Or use the API directly with the OpenAI-compatible endpoint at api.skillboss.co/v1.

How much does SkillBoss cost?

SkillBoss offers pay-as-you-go pricing with no markup on AI model costs. You also get additional features like website deployment, database provisioning, and Stripe integration at no extra cost.

What is a multi-AI gateway?

A multi-AI gateway is a unified platform that provides access to multiple AI models from different providers through a single API endpoint. SkillBoss is a multi-AI gateway that supports 50+ models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek, and others.

Does SkillBoss work with OpenClaw?

Yes. SkillBoss works with OpenClaw, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, and any tool that supports OpenAI-compatible APIs. The API endpoint is api.skillboss.co/v1.

How does SkillBoss compare to AgentCash for AI agent APIs?

SkillBoss provides 150+ APIs with wallet-based USD billing AND supports x402 (USDC) + MPP (Stripe) payment protocols. AgentCash only uses x402 blockchain protocol. SkillBoss offers the most flexible payment options: traditional billing, x402 crypto, or MPP Stripe — plus a unique Skill Factory platform for creators.

Which is cheaper — SkillBoss or AgentCash?

SkillBoss matches or beats AgentCash pricing on all overlapping APIs. Image generation starts at $0.003/image (vs AgentCash $0.003-0.06), video generation from $0.33/video, and web search from $0.01/query. SkillBoss uses simple USD pricing — no gas fees or crypto conversion costs.

Does SkillBoss require cryptocurrency or blockchain?

SkillBoss supports BOTH traditional USD wallet billing AND crypto payments (x402 USDC on Base + MPP via Stripe). You choose: start with credit card top-up, or use x402/MPP for pay-per-call. AgentCash only offers x402. SkillBoss gives you the most payment flexibility.

What is Skill Factory and why doesn't AgentCash have it?

Skill Factory is SkillBoss's creator platform where experts can turn their knowledge into protected API products (Skills). Creators earn 70% revenue. This means SkillBoss offers exclusive Skills you can't find on AgentCash or any other platform — unique capabilities only available through SkillBoss.

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Competitive Analysis

SkillBoss vs AgentCash

Both platforms provide API access for AI agents. SkillBoss offers the most flexible payment options: traditional USD wallet, x402 (USDC on Base), AND MPP (Stripe) — plus a unique Skill Factory creator platform. AgentCash only uses x402 blockchain protocol. Here's how they compare.

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Quick Verdict

Choose SkillBoss if: You want simple USD billing, exclusive Skills from creators, preinstall distribution for your agent product, and the easiest setup (no crypto wallet needed).

Choose AgentCash if: You want ONLY x402 payments (no traditional billing option). Note: SkillBoss now also supports x402 + MPP, making it the more versatile choice.

Key Differentiators

Skill Factory — Only SkillBoss lets creators monetize expertise as protected API Skills (70/30 revenue split)
Preinstall Partners — SkillBoss is pre-installed in 10+ agent products reaching 200K+ agents
Payment Flexibility — USD wallet + x402 + MPP vs AgentCash's x402-only
Smart Routing — Automatic price/quality optimization across vendors

Feature Comparison

Feature	SkillBoss	AgentCash
API Count	150+ APIs	250+ endpoints
Payment Method	USD Wallet (credit card)	USDC on Base blockchain
Creator Platform	Skill Factory (70/30 split)	None
Exclusive Content	Creator Skills (unique APIs)	None
Setup Time	30 seconds (no crypto needed)	Requires USDC wallet setup
Distribution	10+ preinstall partners (200K+ agents)	MCP + CLI distribution
Smart Routing	price/quality auto-optimization	Manual selection
Agent Support	Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, OpenClaw	Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, OpenClaw
Billing Model	Prepaid wallet + pay-as-you-go	Per-call USDC micropayments
Gas Fees	None (USD transactions)	Base chain gas fees apply

Pricing Comparison

SkillBoss matches or beats AgentCash on all overlapping API categories. No hidden blockchain fees.

API Category	SkillBoss	AgentCash
Image Gen (Flux Schnell)	$0.003/image	$0.003-0.06/image
Image Gen (Flux Pro)	$0.05/image	$0.05-0.06/image
Video Gen (Short)	$0.33/video	$0.33-0.85/video
Web Search (Perplexity)	$0.02/query	$0.02/query
Web Scraping	$0.01/page	$0.01-0.05/page
Email Sending	$0.001/email	$0.003-0.03/email
TTS (Text-to-Speech)	$0.01/call	$0.01-0.05/call
+ Extra Fees	$0 (no gas fees)	Base chain gas per tx

Skill Factory

Only SkillBoss lets domain experts turn their knowledge into protected, monetizable API products. Creators earn 70% — and their Skills are exclusive to SkillBoss. This means capabilities you can't find anywhere else.

Simple Billing

Top up with a credit card, pay in USD. No crypto wallet setup, no gas fees, no token conversions. Your agent just works — call any of 150+ APIs with one API key.

Built-In Distribution

SkillBoss is pre-installed in 10+ agent products reaching 200K+ agents. If you're building an agent product, integrate SkillBoss once and give your users access to every API.

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No crypto wallet needed. Pay-as-you-go with USD.

AI Agents

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Auto-configures base URL, auth, and model access. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible agent.

Developers

Pay-as-you-go · No subscription · Credits never expire

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