Simulator

Open Inference → Simulator. Simulator runs in your browser against the deployed Proxy: you enter the Proxy base URL and a user sk-… key, pick protocol and model options, and send — exercising auth, routing, budget, and request logs like a real client.

This differs from Playground, which focuses on Admin-assisted upstream probes for a single route.

Secrets

The sk-… key lives in the browser — prefer staging keys or server-side reproduction for production issues.

How to use it

1. Open Simulator.
2. Enter the Proxy base URL (same entry point you give apps, including https:// and port) and the sk-… key.
3. Choose protocol, model id, optional route group (must match Routing).
4. Send, then confirm rows in Request logs.
5. If results differ from Playground: check user budget, route group, and key status (revoked, etc.).

The page may remember your last base URL and options locally in the browser for faster iteration — clear when switching machines or shared profiles.

See also

• API keys
• Integration