- Getting Started
- Dashboard
Getting Started
Dashboard
Navigate the Backboard.io dashboard to track usage, manage assistants, and explore the platform's features.
Overview
The Backboard dashboard provides a centralized interface for monitoring usage, managing credits, and accessing all platform features.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Free Credits | New accounts include $5 in credits (valid for 30 days) |
| Usage Metrics | Track tokens, documents, and messages |
| No Credit Card | Start immediately without payment info |
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
Chat Interface
The built-in chat interface provides direct access to your assistants with full conversation management.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Thread History | Access and manage previous conversations from the sidebar |
| RAG Support | Built-in retrieval-augmented generation with BM25 |
| Open Source | Chat UI available for self-hosting |
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
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
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