What you need first
- A redeemed Boon key.
- Access to a LibreChat instance or compatible chat interface.
- Permission to add OpenRouter or an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
Setup steps
- Open the chat interface’s provider or API-key settings.
- Choose OpenRouter, or configure an OpenAI-compatible endpoint using OpenRouter’s current docs.
- Paste the key in the private API-key field.
- Pick a model and send a short test prompt.
- If the instance is shared, confirm whether the key is stored per user or server-wide.
Common problems
- The instance owner may have disabled custom providers.
- The key may be visible to administrators of the instance.
- The selected model may not be enabled in that interface.
Privacy reminder
Use only chat interfaces you trust. A funded key can be spent by whoever controls the app that stores it, and prompts are handled according to that app’s policies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a public LibreChat instance?
Only if you trust its operator with both the key and your prompts.
Is LibreChat required to use Boon?
No. It is just one compatible style of interface.