Quickstart

Get started with ByteRouter in just three simple steps to access various AI models.

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Step 1: Account Setup

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1.1 Register Account

• Sign up with your email
• Verify your email address
• Log in to the console

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1.2 Account Top-up

1. Click the “Wallet” menu
2. Select a top-up amount
3. Complete the payment

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Step 2: Create API Key

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2.1 Generate Key

1. Click on “API Keys” in the dashboard navigation: https://byterouter.ai/keys
2. Create an API key: Click the “Create API Key” button in the top right, name your key (e.g., “my-key”), click confirm, and you’ll have a new API key.

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Step 3: Start Making Calls

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3.1 Get Connection Information

• API Endpoint (base_url): https://byterouter.ai
• API Key: Your newly created key
• Request Format: Fully compatible with OpenAI API format.

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3.2 Test Your Call

curl https://byterouter.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-4.1-mini",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

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3.3 Code Examples

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://byterouter.ai/v1"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-4.1-mini",
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
    ]
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

import OpenAI from 'openai';

const openai = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  baseURL: 'https://byterouter.ai/v1'
});

const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({
  model: 'gpt-4.1-mini',
  messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Hello!' }]
});

console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I switch models?

{
  "model": "gpt-4.1",           // Change gpt-4.1 to your desired model, e.g., claude-sonnet-4.8
}

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Which programming languages are supported?

• Python
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Java
• C#/.NET
• Go
• Ruby
• PHP
• And more…

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Need help?

1. Contact support: [email protected]