Quick Start
apipool is fully compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Simply change your base_url and api_key.
- Base URL:
https://api.apipool.net/v1 - Auth:
Authorization: Bearer sk-... - User group:
default - Endpoints:
openai, anthropic
Python SDK
Install the OpenAI Python SDK:
pip install openaiMake your first request:
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="sk-...",
base_url="https://api.apipool.net/v1",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="claude-sonnet-4-6",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Streaming:
stream = client.chat.completions.create(
model="claude-sonnet-4-6",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
stream=True,
)
for chunk in stream:
if chunk.choices[0].delta.content:
print(chunk.choices[0].delta.content, end="")Node.js SDK
Install the OpenAI Node.js SDK:
npm install openaiMake a request:
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: "sk-...",
baseURL: "https://api.apipool.net/v1",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "claude-sonnet-4-6",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apipool.net/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk-..." \
-d '{
"model": "claude-sonnet-4-6",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'Model List
7 models available. See full pricing at Pricing.
Billing
- Prepaid credits with no monthly threshold; charged only by actual usage.
- Separate billing for input, output, cache write, and cache read.
- Credits remain valid long-term and are not reset monthly.
- Pricing based on model_ratio × $2/M tokens baseline.
- For VAT invoices, email [email protected].
FAQ
How is apipool different from using official APIs directly?
apipool aggregates official API channels with pay-as-you-go pricing and no minimum spend. Ideal for developers and small teams who need enterprise-grade reliability without separate contracts.
What payment methods are supported?
Currently WeChat Pay and cryptocurrency payments.
Do credits expire?
No. Credits remain valid indefinitely and are not reset monthly.
How do I get an API Key?
After registration, log in to the Console and create keys on the API Keys page.
How do I get support?
Email [email protected]. Response within 2 hours during business hours. Enterprise clients can request a private support channel.