Account & Credits

API Keys

Your API Key is your "Passport" to the Mentrex ecosystem.

• Treat it like a password. Do not share it or commit it to public GitHub repositories.
• Generation: You can generate multiple keys in the Dashboard (e.g., one for your laptop, one for a server).
• Revocation: If a key is compromised, delete it immediately in the dashboard.

Credits System

Mentrex creates code by using large language models (LLMs) which have a computation cost.

• How it works: You purchase credits, and they are deducted as you verify prompts and generate code.
• Cost Efficiency:
  • User gpt-3.5 or smaller models for simple tasks (cheaper).
  • Use gpt-4o or claude-3-opus for complex architecture (more expensive but smarter).
• Checking Balance:
  • In VS Code: displayed in the settings or sidebar footer.
  • In CLI: Run mentrex balance.

Billing

• Top Up: buying more credits is instant via the Dashboard.
• History: You can view your complete usage history and invoices in the "Billing" tab.