How to Connect AI to a Website Safely

Use a server endpoint, protected API key, rate limits and cost monitoring.

Start with the diagnosis

Putting an API key in browser JavaScript exposes it to every visitor and can create unexpected charges.

Step by step

01

Create a server-side endpoint

Confirm the result before moving to the next step.

02

Store the key in a secret environment variable

Confirm the result before moving to the next step.

03

Validate user identity and input

Confirm the result before moving to the next step.

04

Add per-user rate limits and quotas

Confirm the result before moving to the next step.

05

Log cost and errors without sensitive prompts

Confirm the result before moving to the next step.

Safety checklist

  • Never return the provider key to the browser
  • Add moderation appropriate to the use case
  • Provide a fallback when the provider fails
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  1. 1What should I verify first?Never return the provider key to the browser
  2. 2What else can I do in AI Development?Search relevant tools, software and solution paths.
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