SilkRouter guide

Claude API access with crypto-friendly prepaid credits

SilkRouter lets teams use supported Claude-family models through one API gateway with prepaid balance, API keys, and usage monitoring.

Create a Claude-ready key Read gateway docs

How it works

One AI infrastructure control platform, explicit controls, measurable usage

This is useful when your app wants Claude-style workflows but your operations team also needs funded balance, key separation, and clear usage review.

Direct provider access can work for one integration. A gateway is more useful when Claude traffic sits beside other model families, client workspaces, bots, or agency projects.

Control layer

Keys, routing, balance, reports

Migration check

SDK, model IDs, streaming

First test

One workflow and one key

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Benefits

Why teams evaluate this path

Supported Claude-family routing through one gateway

Prepaid credits before usage grows

Per-workflow API key management

Customer-safe billed usage records

Decision guide

What to check before production traffic

Compatibility

Confirm SDK behavior, base URL setup, model IDs, streaming, and error handling before moving production traffic.

Operating controls

Check how API keys, balance, request logs, low-balance behavior, and offboarding work after launch.

Reporting workflow

Make sure the usage view answers finance, support, agency, or customer questions without rebuilding data manually.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask before switching

Use these answers to decide what to test, what to keep, and what not to assume before moving production traffic.

Does SilkRouter replace model evaluation?

No. You should test your exact prompts, latency expectations, and output quality before switching defaults.

Can I mix Claude with other model families?

Yes, the gateway pattern is designed for explicit model choice across supported model families.

Next step

Create a key and test one workflow.

Start with Writing assistants and Document workflows, then review usage before expanding routing rules.

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