Channels on CobabaAi

A channel connects CobabaAi to one upstream provider (API key, base URL, models).

Add a channel (admin)

1. Console → Channels → Add
2. Choose provider type (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Azure, …)
3. Enter credentials and optional custom base URL
4. Assign models and set weight / priority
5. Enable the channel

Request flow

For POST /v1/chat/completions:

1. Resolve the requested model name
2. Pick eligible channels by priority
3. Distribute load by weight
4. Fail over to the next channel when configured

Best practices

• Separate channels per upstream account
• Use a low-quota channel for staging
• Use clear model names for operators and customers
• Monitor Console → Logs for 429/5xx by channel

Custom OpenAI-compatible upstream

• Type: OpenAI
• Base URL: upstream /v1 root
• API key: as required

Compliance

Connect only providers and keys you are allowed to use. CobabaAi logs traffic for operations; it does not grant rights to bypass upstream terms of service.