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 Orthogonal for AI agent skills?

Both platforms provide skills and APIs for AI agents. SkillBoss offers 150+ APIs with pay-as-you-go pricing, a unique Skill Factory creator platform, and preinstall distribution to 200K+ agents. Orthogonal is YC-backed and focuses on trusted partner skills with MCP server distribution.

What can SkillBoss do that Orthogonal cannot?

SkillBoss's Skill Factory lets domain experts create and monetize protected API products — exclusive Skills you can't find on any other platform. SkillBoss also offers broader API coverage (150+ vs estimated 50-100 on Orthogonal), built-in smart routing for price/quality optimization, and direct preinstall distribution into agent products.

Is SkillBoss cheaper than Orthogonal?

SkillBoss offers competitive pay-as-you-go pricing: image generation from $0.003/image, web search from $0.01/query, video generation from $0.33/video. SkillBoss bulk purchasing from vendors means lower unit costs passed to users. Smart routing automatically selects the cheapest option when quality requirements are met.

Which agents support SkillBoss vs Orthogonal?

SkillBoss supports Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and OpenClaw — plus it's pre-installed in 10+ agent products. Orthogonal supports similar agents through MCP servers plus their own partner integrations. SkillBoss's preinstall model means agents come with SkillBoss already configured.

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Competitive Analysis

SkillBoss vs Orthogonal

Both platforms provide skills and APIs for AI agents. SkillBoss offers broader API coverage, a unique creator platform (Skill Factory), and preinstall distribution to 200K+ agents. Orthogonal is YC-backed and focuses on curated partner integrations.

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Quick Verdict

Choose SkillBoss if: You want the broadest API coverage (150+), exclusive creator Skills, competitive pricing, and preinstall distribution for your agent product.

Choose Orthogonal if: You prioritize YC brand trust, prefer curated partner integrations, or are already in their partner ecosystem (Apollo, People Data Labs, Composio, etc.).

SkillBoss Advantages

3x API Coverage — 150+ APIs vs Orthogonal's estimated 50-100
Skill Factory — Exclusive creator-made Skills unavailable anywhere else
Smart Routing — Automatic price/quality optimization across vendors
Preinstall Network — Pre-installed in 10+ agent products (200K+ agents)
Triple Revenue Model — API spread + Skill hosting + Skill API usage

Feature Comparison

Feature	SkillBoss	Orthogonal
API / Skill Count	150+ APIs, growing	50-100 estimated (curated)
Creator Platform	Skill Factory (70/30 revenue split)	None — vendor partnerships only
Exclusive Content	Creator Skills (protected, unique)	Partner-exclusive integrations
Pricing Model	Pay-as-you-go USD wallet	Pay-per-call
Smart Routing	Price/quality auto-optimization	Manual selection
Distribution	10+ preinstall partners (200K+ agents)	27+ vendor partners, MCP server
Agent Support	Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, OpenClaw	Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, MCP
Image Generation	Flux, Gemini, DALL-E (from $0.003)	Limited or none
Video Generation	MiniMax, Veo, Wan (from $0.33)	Limited or none
TTS / Audio	ElevenLabs, OpenAI TTS ($0.01)	Limited
Backing	10 preinstall partners signed	Y Combinator backed

API Coverage Comparison

SkillBoss covers every major category an AI agent needs — from content generation to data retrieval to communication tools.

Category	SkillBoss	Orthogonal
Image Generation	15+ models (Flux, Gemini, DALL-E, SD)	Limited
Video Generation	5+ models (MiniMax, Veo, Wan)	None known
LLM / Chat	Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama, Mistral	Available via partners
Web Search	Perplexity, LinkUp, Google	Available via partners
Web Scraping	Firecrawl, ScrapingDog, Apify	Some partners (Composio)
TTS / STT	ElevenLabs, OpenAI TTS, Whisper	Limited
Email	AWS SES ($0.001/email)	Not listed
Data / Social	LinkedIn, Twitter, Google Trends, Maps	Apollo, People Data Labs (partners)
Presentations	Gamma AI ($0.10/deck)	Not listed

Skill Factory

Only SkillBoss lets experts turn knowledge into protected, monetizable APIs. Creators earn 70% revenue. Their Skills are platform-exclusive — capabilities Orthogonal can't offer.

Broader Coverage

150+ APIs across every category: image, video, audio, search, scrape, email, data, and more. One API key, one wallet — your agent has access to everything.

Preinstall Distribution

SkillBoss is pre-installed in 10+ agent products reaching 200K+ agents. No user acquisition cost — agents come with SkillBoss already configured and ready to use.

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150+ APIs, one key, pay-as-you-go. No minimum commitment.

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