Welcome
Potato API is an OpenAI-compatible gateway for routing, proxying, and managing AI model requests. In most tools, you only need to replace the base_url, enter your API key, and use a model name supported by your account.
Start Here
If this is your first time using Potato API, read What Is a Relay first, then continue with Register an Account and Create an API Key.
What You Can Do
| Need | Where to Continue |
|---|---|
| Understand how the relay works | What Is a Relay |
| Create an account | Register an Account |
| Generate a token for tools | Create an API Key |
| Choose models and estimate cost | Models and Pricing |
| Manage balance and quota | Billing and Quota |
Why Choose Potato API
| Advantage | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Ready to use | Connect popular AI coding tools without complicated setup. |
| Affordable pricing | Use flexible top-up options and lower-cost access paths where available. |
| Professional operations | 24/7 monitoring, dedicated maintenance, human support, and fast issue response. |
| One-stop access | Use one account across tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI. |
Core Configuration
Use these values whenever a tool asks for an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| API format | OpenAI Compatible |
| Base URL | https://www.potatoai.cc/v1 |
| API key | The key created in the Potato API console |
| Model name | The exact model name shown in the console |
Compatibility
Many clients label this mode as OpenAI Compatible, Custom OpenAI Endpoint, or OpenAI API Base URL. The wording may vary, but the values above are the same.
Recommended Path
- Confirm the tool supports OpenAI-compatible custom endpoints.
- Create an API key in the Potato API console.
- Copy the Base URL and model name exactly.
- Send a short test message before starting a long coding task.
Usage Note
Potato API is intended for overseas users and overseas Chinese developers. Please use it in compliance with the laws and regulations of your region, upstream service terms, and platform rules.