Router
Open WebUI Router
Route Open WebUI model requests through MetisRouter with one base URL, exact API model IDs, prepaid billing, and request-level logs.
Last verified: 2026-06-05
Configuration summary
Base URLhttps://api.metisrouter.com/v1
API keyMETISROUTER_API_KEY
Model IDsCopy exact IDs from /models or /docs/models
SetupOpen WebUI OpenAI API connection
Steps
- Set the API base URL to https://api.metisrouter.com/v1.
- Paste a MetisRouter API key from the console.
- Copy the exact model ID from /models or /docs/models.
- Send a short test prompt and verify the request in Usage Logs.
When to use this router page
Use this page when Open WebUI needs one model gateway for development, testing, or production workflows.
- Choose a model by endpoint support, not just by display name.
- Keep request IDs for debugging and support.
- Use model pricing and Usage Logs before scaling usage.
Production checklist
Before moving production traffic, verify that the selected model supports the required endpoint, streaming mode, tool behavior, and pricing unit.
- Base URL: https://api.metisrouter.com/v1
- API keys should be scoped by workflow when possible.
- Support: [email protected]; high-volume usage: [email protected]
FAQ
Which MetisRouter base URL should I use?
Use https://api.metisrouter.com/v1 for OpenAI-compatible tools and the documented direct provider paths only when the selected model supports them.
How do I verify the setup worked?
Send a short request, then inspect Usage Logs for the request id, model id, latency, token or asset usage, and charged amount.