1. Getting Started
  2. Dashboard

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Overview

The Backboard dashboard provides a centralized interface for monitoring usage, managing credits, and accessing all platform features.

FeatureDescription
Free CreditsNew accounts include $5 in credits (valid for 30 days)
Usage MetricsTrack tokens, documents, and messages
No Credit CardStart immediately without payment info

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Usage Analytics

Monitor your AI model performance and resource consumption through the analytics panel.

  • Activity Charts — Visualize prompt and token usage across configurable time ranges (24 hours, 7 days, 90 days)
  • Model Distribution — View usage breakdown by LLM provider in the donut chart

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Chat Interface

The built-in chat interface provides direct access to your assistants with full conversation management.

FeatureDescription
Thread HistoryAccess and manage previous conversations from the sidebar
RAG SupportBuilt-in retrieval-augmented generation with BM25
Open SourceChat UI available for self-hosting

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Model Library

Access over 17,000 models from leading AI providers through a unified interface.

Supported Providers:

  • OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, X.ai, Cohere
  • Featherless (open-source models)
  • OpenRouter (frontier and free models)
  • Cerebras (optimized for speed)
  • AWS Bedrock

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Memory Management

Configure persistent memory to maintain context across conversations and threads.

  • Automatic Storage — Facts and context are saved automatically when memory is enabled
  • Granular Control — Enable, disable, or delete individual memories
  • Cross-Thread Recall — Access stored information from any conversation

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Developer Tools

Access API documentation and SDK resources directly from the dashboard.

  • Simple Integration — Enable memory with a single memory = "Auto" parameter
  • Team Accounts — Share credits across multiple users under one billing profile
  • API Keys — Generate and manage keys from Settings → API Keys

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Next Steps