AI Router
OpenClaw
Configure OpenClaw to call x402 Router using permit-backed payment headers.
OpenClaw can use the same x402 Router flow: sign permit, send PAYMENT-SIGNATURE, stream provider response, and settle asynchronously.
Integration model
- Configure OpenClaw to use an OpenAI-compatible base URL (
https://ai.xgate.run/v1). - Ensure each request includes a valid
PAYMENT-SIGNATUREpermit payload. - Track
X-Upto-Sessionto reuse session spend caps across requests.
Required headers
PAYMENT-SIGNATUREX-Upto-Session(recommended for multi-request sessions)
Controls
X402_ROUTER_URLfor router endpoint overrides.X402_PERMIT_CAPfor session spend caps.
Security baseline
- Use a dedicated wallet.
- Start with low USDC caps.
- Rotate keys and environment secrets on a regular schedule.
Data handling
The router does not store prompts or responses. Payload retention is determined by your selected upstream provider.
Next step
If you already use OpenCode, start with OpenCode integration to validate router connectivity, then mirror the same request/header pattern in OpenClaw.