Insight for: Running out of credit - how can I use my own codex or claude code API key?

This issue identifies a direct user pain point: running out of credit and the inability to use personal API keys for AI models like Claude or Codex. This indicates a restrictive monetization model or a lack of user-configurable backend options. For SaaS products relying on third-party AI services, allowing users to 'bring their own key' is a critical feature for cost management, scalability, and user autonomy. Restricting this option creates friction, limits adoption for heavy users, and can lead to churn. Providing flexible API key integration empowers users, reduces developer overhead for credit management, and broadens the product's appeal to a more diverse user base.