docs/Getting Started
Gateway Overview
Architecture, base URLs, and universal multi-model routing principles.
How Unlocked AI Works
Unlocked AI operates as a high-availability proxy between your application and premier upstream model providers. Requests sent to `https://unlockedai.net/v1` are authenticated, debited atomically against your pay-as-you-go balance, and proxied directly to high-speed routing clusters.
Base URLs and Protocols
| Environment | Base URL | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Production / Global | https://unlockedai.net/v1 | HTTPS / HTTP/2 |
| Local Development | http://localhost:3000/v1 | HTTP |
Diagnostics & Telemetry Headers
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: application/json
X-UnlockedAI-Credits-Used: 5
X-UnlockedAI-Credits-Remaining: 495
X-UnlockedAI-Model: claude-sonnet-5.5
X-UnlockedAI-Latency-Ms: 642
X-UnlockedAI-Request-Id: req_8f3a9b2cNeed an Unlocked AI Key or Credits?
Generate secret API keys backed by non-expiring pay-as-you-go credits starting at $5. No monthly minimums.