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.

When will Whisper 4 launch?

Expected: 2026. Status: rumored. SkillBoss will auto-route your API calls to Whisper 4 the moment it becomes available.

How can I use Whisper 4 today?

Call OpenAI Whisper-1 (skill_id: openai/whisper-1) via the SkillBoss /v1/run endpoint. Current OpenAI STT endpoint — identical API surface.

rumoredOpenAIExpected: 2026

Whisper 4 API

Rumored next-gen OpenAI speech-to-text model after Whisper v3. Expected to push word error rates lower across long-tail languages and noisy audio.

What we know

Rumored next-gen OpenAI speech-to-text model after Whisper v3. Expected to push word error rates lower across long-tail languages and noisy audio.

Why it matters: Transcription teams watch for "whisper 4" as the default benchmark for open/cheap STT.

Expected pricing: ~$0.006 per minute (unconfirmed)

Current best equivalent

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OpenAI Whisper-1

Current OpenAI STT endpoint — identical API surface.

Use OpenAI Whisper-1 Now →Get API Key

We'll auto-switch your API calls to Whisper 4 the moment it launches — no code changes required.

Call it with curl

curl -X POST https://api.skillboss.co/v1/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SKILLBOSS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "skill_id": "openai/whisper-1",
    "input": {
      "prompt": "Say hello from Whisper 4 — routed via SkillBoss"
    }
  }'

Alternate options

Model	Skill ID	Tradeoff
MiniMax Speech 01 Turbo	minimax/speech-01-turbo	Strong Chinese STT alternative

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