level5

Proxy LLM API billing on Solana with SOL and USDC budgets.

1|1|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chris-gilbert/Level5 --skill level5
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: level5
Source: https://github.com/chris-gilbert/Level5/tree/main/skills/level5
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chris-gilbert/Level5 --skill level5

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical issue of AI agents lacking financial autonomy, leading to unexpected costs and a lack of true independence. It provides a system for agents to manage their own compute budgets on-chain.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • On-Chain Budgeting: Agents deposit SOL or USDC to a Sovereign Deposit Contract for compute expenses.
  • Real-time Cost Awareness: Agents can check their balance before executing tasks, preventing mid-task failures.
  • Transparent Billing: Acts as a proxy for LLM providers, tracking per-token costs.
  • Use Case: An autonomous trading bot can now manage its own API calls to market data providers and LLMs, ensuring it stays within its allocated budget without human intervention.

Quick Start

Configure your environment variables with your Level5 API token and base URL, then use your LLM SDK as usual.

Frequently Asked Questions about level5

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage compute budgets for AI agents on the Solana blockchain?

AI agent compute budgets are managed on Solana by depositing SOL or USDC into a Sovereign Deposit Contract, allowing agents to autonomously fund and track LLM API expenses on-chain. This prevents cost overruns.

Can I use OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs with on-chain AI agent billing?

OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs integrate with on-chain AI agent billing by configuring environment variables with an API token and base URL, enabling seamless drop-in usage for transparent LLM cost tracking.

How does transparent billing work for autonomous LLM API calls?

Transparent billing for LLM API calls operates through a proxy that tracks per-token costs against a funded deposit contract, providing real-time balance awareness to prevent mid-task failures.

Do I need a crypto wallet to give AI agents financial autonomy?

Financial autonomy for AI agents requires depositing SOL or USDC into a Sovereign Deposit Contract, which necessitates a Solana wallet to fund the agent's compute budget.

What's the best way to prevent AI trading bots from exceeding API cost limits?

Preventing API cost overruns for autonomous bots is achieved by using an on-chain billing proxy that checks real-time balances before task execution, stopping operations when compute budgets deplete.