BYOK - Bring Your Own Key

Use your own API keys with AI providers. Steinkauz does not bill you for inference; you pay each provider according to their pricing. That gives you full control over which providers handle your requests and where your data goes.

What BYOK includes

Your keys, your data: requests go to providers using your keys; you have a direct relationship with each provider.
No inference markup: Steinkauz does not charge for usage; you pay providers directly.
Security classifications: label each provider by sensitivity and set Auto or Manual policy per chat; the server blocks sends when the selected provider is below the thread’s required level.

When BYOK makes sense

You already have accounts with one or more AI providers.
You want to minimize or avoid inference charges through Steinkauz.
You need strict control over which providers process your data, including per-thread security policy in chat.

If you prefer not to manage keys and want included inference budget, see Gateway plans.