Chat Platforms
AI chat platforms provide conversational interfaces for interacting with AI models. Route these platforms through AI Gateway to access hundreds of models, track spend across all conversations, and monitor usage from a single dashboard.
| Benefit | Without | With |
|---|---|---|
| Spend tracking | Separate dashboards per provider | Single unified view |
| Model access | Limited to platform defaults | 200+ models from all providers |
| Billing | Multiple invoices, multiple accounts | One Vercel invoice |
| Observability | Limited or no visibility | Full request traces and metrics |
LibreChat is an open-source, self-hosted AI chat platform. Configure it through the librechat.yaml file:
endpoints:
custom:
- name: "Vercel"
apiKey: "${AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY}"
baseURL: "https://ai-gateway.vercel.sh/v1"
models:
fetch: trueAdd your API key to .env and LibreChat will automatically fetch all available models.
See the LibreChat documentation for Docker setup.
Clawd Bot is a personal AI assistant that runs on your computer and connects to messaging platforms. It features a skills platform, browser control, and multi-agent support. Configure it through the onboarding wizard:
clawdbot onboard --install-daemon
# Select "Vercel AI Gateway" as your provider and enter your API keySee the Clawd Bot documentation for installation and capabilities.
- Get an API key: Create one in the AI Gateway page
- Choose your platform: Pick from LibreChat or Clawd Bot
- Configure the connection: Point the platform to
https://ai-gateway.vercel.sh - Start chatting: Use the platform as normal - all requests route through the gateway
Once your chat platforms are connected, view usage in the Observability tab:
- Spend by platform: See how much each tool costs
- Model usage: Track which models are used most
- Request traces: Debug issues with full request/response logs
- Configure LibreChat for self-hosted AI chat
- Set up Clawd Bot for messaging platforms
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