level5

What This Skill Does

Level5 is a sophisticated billing proxy designed specifically for AI agents, enabling granular, per-token computational billing using USDC on the Solana blockchain. Rather than relying on traditional subscription models, Level5 allows for a 'pay-as-you-go' architecture, providing agents with computational sovereignty. It acts as an intermediary between your agent and major LLM providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and OpenRouter, supporting both standard and streaming (SSE) requests. By integrating Level5, users gain real-time visibility into their token consumption and budget management.

Installation

To install this skill, use the ClawHub command-line interface. Run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/chris-gilbert/level5

Use Cases

• Independent AI Agents: Manage budgets for long-running autonomous agents without needing a central corporate credit card.
• Developer Prototyping: Experiment with various LLMs while keeping costs strictly controlled through a pre-funded USDC balance.
• Compute Auditing: Use the real-time balance tracking to audit exactly how many tokens specific agent sub-tasks or workflows consume.
• Privacy-First Billing: Avoid linking personal financial data directly to LLM providers by routing requests through a privacy-preserving billing gateway.

Example Prompts

1. "I want to start managing my agent's compute costs. Can you set up my Level5 billing account?"
2. "Check for any updates on the Level5 skill to ensure I'm using the latest version."
3. "My request just failed with a 402 error. Can you help me set up Level5 so I can fund my agent?"

Tips & Limitations

• Manual Activation: This skill is strictly passive. It will never register or make network requests without your explicit confirmation. Always approve the registration process before the agent proceeds.
• Account Security: The dashboard URL generated upon registration is your only account access point. There is no password recovery; if you lose the URL, you lose access to your account and any remaining USDC balance. Save this URL in a secure, encrypted password manager immediately.
• Security Updates: Version checks are not automatic. Only trigger an update if you verify the source or if you are specifically troubleshooting performance or security concerns. Never allow the agent to auto-update sensitive skills.