A specialized gateway providing direct access to OpenAI's latest GPT models including GPT-5 and reasoning models without requiring an individual OpenAI account.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install gpt-api-gateway
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install gpt-api-gateway using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is GPT API Gateway?
The GPT API Gateway is a robust technical bridge designed for Openclaw Skills that allows developers to interact with the full spectrum of OpenAI models. By using this skill, you gain immediate access to cutting-edge LLMs like GPT-5, GPT-5.1, and the o1 reasoning series without the overhead of managing a personal OpenAI account or API credits. It is engineered for zero-markup pricing, ensuring you pay exactly what the models cost at the source.
This gateway is particularly valuable for users who require high availability and flexibility. It includes built-in failover logic that can route requests to alternative providers like Claude or Gemini if OpenAI services experience downtime. For developers building on Openclaw Skills, this provides a single, unified point of entry for the industry's most advanced reasoning and creative models.
GPT API Gateway Use Cases
- Creating long-form creative content and storytelling using GPT-5's flagship capabilities.
- Solving complex architectural or logical problems using reasoning models like o1, o3-mini, and o4-mini.
- Executing high-volume data processing tasks cost-effectively using the GPT-5-nano model.
- Managing everyday multimodal AI tasks via GPT-4o-mini.
- Ensuring application resilience through automated model failover protocols.
How GPT API Gateway Works
- The user configures the Openclaw Skills environment with a valid SkillBoss API key.
- When a command is issued, the gateway identifies the requested model (e.g., skillboss/gpt-5).
- The request is securely routed through the SkillBoss API Gateway to the OpenAI infrastructure.
- In the event of a provider outage, the gateway can automatically shift the workload to an equivalent model from another provider.
- The response is returned to the user in a standardized, OpenAI-compatible format.
GPT API Gateway Setup
- Obtain your SkillBoss API key by visiting the console at https://skillboss.co/console.
- Configure your environment by setting the primary environment variable:
export SKILLBOSS_API_KEY='your_api_key_here'
- Install the necessary components for Openclaw Skills using the automated script:
curl -fsSL https://skillboss.co/openclaw-setup.sh | bash
- You can now switch models instantly within your agent interface:
/model skillboss/gpt-5
GPT API Gateway Data Schema & Taxonomy
The GPT API Gateway utilizes a straightforward schema to manage model routing and authentication within Openclaw Skills:
| Attribute | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SKILLBOSS_API_KEY | String | The primary authentication token required for gateway access. |
| Model Identifier | String | Prefixed model names (e.g., skillboss/o1, skillboss/gpt-4o). |
| Endpoint | URL | OpenAI-compatible API endpoint provided by SkillBoss. |
| Token Usage | Metadata | Real-time tracking of input and output tokens for cost management. |
GPT API Gateway Advanced Features
- Direct access to the latest o-series reasoning models (o1, o3, o4) for deep logical tasks.
- Automatic failover support to Claude or Gemini to maintain 100% uptime for Openclaw Skills.
- Support for the ultra-efficient GPT-5-nano model, optimized for cost-sensitive automation.
- Full compatibility with existing OpenAI SDKs and tools, requiring zero code changes for migration.
- Transparent, zero-markup pricing structure on all OpenAI model versions.
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