external_apis

Proxy external API requests with managed billing by routing them through Replit-managed passthrough billing using a connector-based interface. You call externalApi__<connector_name> with query parameters and parse result.body for structured data.

Passthrough billing works by routing external API requests through Replit-managed infrastructure, which simplifies credential management and tracks API usage centrally. This allows safe and scalable access without managing individual provider accounts.

Fetch real web images from Brave by calling externalApi__brave with a query parameter to retrieve image results. You parse the returned items in result.body and save any required media assets under the attached_assets directory.

You do not need to manage your own API credentials for external web requests when using this proxy. The connector-based interface relies on managed credentials for authentication, abstracting away the need for manual key entry.

The best way to handle media assets returned from external APIs is to save them under the attached_assets directory. This ensures proper billing and auditing when returning media references for chat, analytics, or reports.

Yes, you can use a connector-based interface for centralized API monitoring. Unified API access via connector calls enables centralized billing and usage tracking while routing requests through a managed passthrough.