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For AI Development

How CrabGlamp is purpose-built for LLM-powered development workflows.

For AI Development

CrabGlamp is built for developers who use AI coding tools. Instead of installing and configuring everything yourself, you get a working AI development environment out of the box.


What’s included

OpenClaw — AI coding agent framework, pre-installed on every agent. Gateway runs automatically, supervised with auto-restart.

Platform LLM keys — Managed OpenAI API keys. No OpenAI account needed. Create a key, assign it to your agent, and start coding. Billed at 1.5x OpenAI’s cost through your CrabGlamp subscription.

Available models:

ModelUse case
GPT-5.4Best balance of speed, quality, and cost
GPT-5.4 ProMaximum capability for complex tasks
GPT-4oLower cost for lighter tasks

Anthropic model support is planned.


Compared to DIY setups

Setting up AI coding tools on a VPS typically means:

  1. Provision a server
  2. Install your AI tool (Claude Code, Aider, Cursor, OpenClaw)
  3. Create an OpenAI/Anthropic account and manage API keys
  4. Configure the tool with your keys
  5. Set up a code editor and terminal access
  6. Configure SSL and web hosting for demos
  7. Manage updates, key rotation, usage tracking

With CrabGlamp, run crabglamp onboard and you’re done.


Key management

Platform LLM keys handle the operational burden of API key management:

  • Create from the dashboard or CLI — no provider account needed
  • Assign to any agent — one key works across multiple agents
  • Rotate when needed — new credential, old one revoked automatically
  • Track usage — per-model token usage synced to your billing dashboard
  • Bring your own — platform keys are optional, use any provider’s keys directly

Web hosting for AI projects

Every agent has a public HTTPS URL. Deploy what you build — AI-powered apps, chatbots, API endpoints — without a separate hosting provider. Good for demos, prototypes, and lightweight production.


Who this is for

  • Solo developers using AI coding tools and wanting zero-ops infrastructure
  • Educators teaching with AI tools — provision agents for students, share environments via GlampHub
  • Teams evaluating AI coding workflows — shared billing, consistent environments
  • Anyone who wants to try AI coding tools without the setup tax