Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this with Cursor/Cline?
Set the Base URL to https://noobkeys.onrender.com/v1 (or your deployed domain + /v1).
Enter your API key starting with nk-.
Select one of the supported models from the available list.
Which models are supported?
We support the following models:
- Claude: claude-opus-4-5-20251101, claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929, claude-haiku-4-5-20251001, claude-opus-4-1-20250805
- GPT: gpt-5.1, gpt-5.1-codex, gpt-5.1-codex-max
- Gemini: gemini-3-pro-preview
- Factory Core: glm-4.6
Is it really free?
Yes! Each user gets $15 of free credit. The service has a global quota of $400 to prevent abuse.
Why is my key not working?
Check if you've exceeded the $15 limit or the rate limit (10 requests/minute). Also ensure you are using a supported model ID.
How does the API work?
Noob Keys provides an OpenAI-compatible API that proxies requests to multiple AI model providers. This means you can use any OpenAI-compatible client (like Cursor, Cline, RooCode, etc.) and access Claude, GPT, Gemini, and other models through a single unified endpoint.
Can I use streaming?
Yes! Streaming is fully supported using Server-Sent Events (SSE). Set stream: true in your request body to enable streaming responses.
I'm getting "API Request Failed" in Roo Code / Cline
This usually means one of:
- Wrong Base URL - Make sure it's exactly
https://noobkeys.onrender.com/v1 - Invalid API Key - Key must start with
nk- - Quota exceeded - Check your usage at Dashboard
- Wrong model name - Use exact model ID like
claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929
https://noobkeys.onrender.com/v1/test