🚀 Quickstart
Welcome to Emby — the unified AI gateway that gives developers fast, predictable, EU-hosted access to the best open-source and provider models, all through fully OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible APIs. No lock-in. No complex setup.Just swap your API key + base URL and keep your existing workflow.
TL;DR:
Point your requests to
https://api.emby.dev/v1/...
and use yourEMBY_API_KEY.
1 · Get Your API Key
Create your Emby account → copy your key → set it in your environment.2 · Pick Your Language
Below are simple examples using Emby’s OpenAI-compatible/chat/completions endpoint.
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3 · SDK Integrations
Emby works with any OpenAI-style client.ai-sdk (Vercel AI SDK)
OpenAI SDK (official)
Vercel AI SDK (low-level)
4 · Going Further
Streaming
Add stream: true to get event-streamed responses.
Telemetry & Usage
Every request appears in your dashboard with latency + cost.
Unified Routing
Route to Emby models, Azure, Bedrock, DeepInfra or BYOK providers.
Claude-Style API
Use Emby’s /v1/messages endpoint to run any model via Anthropic format.
5 · FAQ
Do my existing OpenAI tools keep working?
Do my existing OpenAI tools keep working?
Yes — Emby is fully OpenAI API compatible.
Do you support Claude Code?
Do you support Claude Code?
Yes — through the native Anthropic-compatible /v1/messages endpoint.
Are you EU-hosted and compliant?
Are you EU-hosted and compliant?
Yes — Emby runs on ISO27001 + NEN7510 certified infrastructure inside the EU (bit.nl & Nebius Amsterdam).
Is pricing predictable?
Is pricing predictable?
Yes — flat monthly per developer, no surprise token bills.
6 · Next Steps
Migration Guides
Move from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, OpenRouter & more in minutes.
Claude Compatibility
Use any Emby model via the Claude API schema.
Model Catalog
View all Emby-hosted & routed models.
SDK Reference
All endpoints, parameters, and examples.
Need Help?
WhatsApp Support
Chat with us instantly:
https://wa.absolum.nl
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Book a Call
For enterprise routing, custom GPU servers, or help migrating:
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