Create an account and API key
Create a RunBridge AI account and API key before you call the API.1
Sign in or create an account
Open the RunBridge AI login page. Continue with Google, continue with GitHub, or enter your email or username. If you do not have an account, complete account creation from this page.
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Open API keys
After you sign in, open the API key page. You can also select API Keys in the dashboard sidebar.
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Create an API key
Click Create API Key, enter a clear name such as
local-test, and keep Unlimited Quota enabled for a first test unless you want to set a spending cap. Click Create.4
Copy the API key
Click the copy button in the Key column. Store the copied key in a server-side environment variable or a local
.env file. Do not paste a real API key into public repositories, frontend code, screenshots, or support tickets.RUNBRIDGE_API_KEY from your environment.
Store your API key locally
For local testing, export your API key as an environment variable:Base URL
Use this base URL for OpenAI-compatible SDKs and API calls:30-second switch from OpenAI
After you have a RunBridge AI API key, use this two-setting diff when you switch an OpenAI SDK client to RunBridge AI:Make your first call
After you setRUNBRIDGE_API_KEY in your environment, replace your-model-id with a current model ID from the Models page.
Pick a model
Choose a model ID from the Models page, then pass that value in themodel field.
What is next
- For request failures, see Error Codes & Handling.
- For retry guidance, see how to handle rate limits.
- For text request formats, see Text and chat APIs. For GPT Image, Google Nano Banana, and Grok, see Image APIs.
- For help, see the Help Center or contact RunBridge AI support.
FAQ
How do I create a RunBridge AI account?
How do I create a RunBridge AI account?
Open the RunBridge AI login page, then continue with Google, continue with GitHub, or enter your email or username. If you do not have an account, complete account creation from the same page.
How do I get a RunBridge AI API key?
How do I get a RunBridge AI API key?
Open the API key page in the RunBridge AI dashboard, click Create API Key, enter a name, click Create, and copy the generated API key. Use
$RUNBRIDGE_API_KEY in examples instead of a real API key.Where should I store my API key?
Where should I store my API key?
Store your API key in a server-side environment variable or a local
.env file. Do not commit it to public repositories, paste it into frontend code, include it in screenshots, or send it in support tickets.What is the RunBridge AI base URL for API calls?
What is the RunBridge AI base URL for API calls?
Use
https://api.runbridge.ai/v1 for OpenAI-compatible SDKs and endpoints such as /v1/chat/completions.Does RunBridge AI work with the OpenAI Python SDK?
Does RunBridge AI work with the OpenAI Python SDK?
Yes. Create an
OpenAI client, set api_key to your RunBridge AI API key, and set base_url to https://api.runbridge.ai/v1.How do I switch from OpenAI to RunBridge AI?
How do I switch from OpenAI to RunBridge AI?
Change the base URL to
https://api.runbridge.ai/v1, replace the API key with your RunBridge AI API key, and use a RunBridge AI model ID from the Models page.Which model ID should I use first?
Which model ID should I use first?
Choose the model ID by use case. Start from the Models page, then select a text or image model that matches the API page that you plan to call.
Which programming languages does RunBridge AI support?
Which programming languages does RunBridge AI support?
RunBridge AI works with any programming language that can send HTTPS requests. Start with the curl, Python, and Node.js examples on this page, or use an OpenAI-compatible SDK that lets you override the base URL.
Does RunBridge AI offer a free trial or free API key?
Does RunBridge AI offer a free trial or free API key?
You can create a RunBridge AI API key from the dashboard. To check free trial availability, free trial credits, and billing details, see the RunBridge AI pricing page.