Bring Your Own LLM Key
:::info Coming soon Bring Your Own LLM Key is not available yet. This page provides an overview of the planned feature. :::
Custodian Labs plans to support an optional Bring Your Own LLM Key workflow for users who want to connect their own OpenAI API key.
What this means
Custodian Labs uses two different types of API keys:
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Custodian Labs API key | Authenticates requests to Custodian Labs and is linked to your account, plan, usage allowance, and request limit |
| OpenAI API key | Authenticates requests to OpenAI when you choose to bring your own model provider key |
Your Custodian Labs API key is still required when using the platform.
Is an OpenAI API key required?
No. Bringing your own OpenAI key will be optional.
You can continue using Custodian Labs without providing an OpenAI API key. The planned feature is intended for users who prefer to connect their own OpenAI account.
Planned availability
The initial Bring Your Own LLM Key workflow is planned for OpenAI keys.
The configuration experience is still being designed. Future versions may allow users to add their OpenAI API key from the chatbot interface and may also support configuration through the Python SDK.
Security guidance
When this feature becomes available:
- Do not expose your OpenAI API key in client-side code.
- Do not commit provider keys to version control.
- Store provider keys securely.
- Use environment variables or platform-managed secrets when supported.
Next steps
You do not need to wait for this feature to continue: