OpenAI-compatible API

TokenPool provides an OpenAI-compatible API gateway for supported Codex and GPT-style coding workflows. In practice, your tool uses a TokenPool API Key and a TokenPool base_url instead of calling the TokenPool website or console directly.

What OpenAI-compatible means

OpenAI-compatible means the client is configured with familiar OpenAI-style fields:

This does not mean TokenPool is the OpenAI official website. It means supported tools can use TokenPool through an OpenAI-compatible configuration pattern.

Recommended endpoint

Use this endpoint first:

https://api.clawto.link

If your network reaches the standard TokenPool API endpoint more reliably, use:

https://api.tokenpool.dev

Do not use these as API endpoints:

https://tokenpool.dev
https://tokenpool.dev/console
https://cdn.tokenpool.dev

API key setup

Create or view your API Key in the console:

https://tokenpool.dev/console/api-keys

Then pass it to your tool as an OpenAI-compatible API key. For Codex App and Codex CLI, the key usually lives in:

~/.codex/auth.json

Example:

{
  "OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your TokenPool API Key>"
}

Codex configuration

For Codex CLI, configure the provider in ~/.codex/config.toml:

model_provider = "OpenAI"
model = "gpt-5.5"
review_model = "gpt-5.5"
disable_response_storage = true

[model_providers.OpenAI]
name = "OpenAI"
base_url = "https://api.clawto.link"
wire_api = "responses"
requires_openai_auth = true

See the Codex CLI guide and Codex App guide for the complete setup.

Common mistakes

• Using https://tokenpool.dev as the API base_url.
• Putting the API key in config.toml instead of auth.json.
• Copying an incomplete key.
• Using a model name that is not available in the current product flow.
• Testing with an account that has no available quota.
• Committing auth.json or secrets to Git.

FAQ

Is TokenPool an OpenAI-compatible API?

Yes. TokenPool is designed to work as an OpenAI-compatible API gateway for supported Codex and GPT-style workloads.

Is TokenPool the OpenAI official API?

No. TokenPool is not the OpenAI official website and does not claim official reseller status. Use the direct official API when you need provider-only features or direct provider billing.

Which endpoint should I use?

Start with https://api.clawto.link. If your network is more stable with the standard endpoint, use https://api.tokenpool.dev.

Where do I go next?

Read API Key, base_url and Endpoint Choice, Codex CLI, or Troubleshooting.