obul-proxy
v1.0.0USE THIS SKILL WHEN: the user wants to proxy a request through Obul, call an x402 API directly, or needs to understand the Obul proxy URL pattern. Handles x402 payment negotiation automatically.
Installation
Obul Proxy
Proxy any upstream request through Obul; Obul handles x402 discovery and payment flow automatically.
Authentication
All requests route through the Obul proxy. Include your Obul API key in every request:
{
"headers": {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"x-obul-api-key": "{{OBUL_API_KEY}}"
}
}
Base URL: https://proxy.obul.ai/proxy/{scheme}/{host}
Common Operations
Health Check
Verify the Obul proxy is operational.
Pricing: $0.00
{
"method": "GET",
"url": "https://proxy.obul.ai/healthz",
"headers": {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"x-obul-api-key": "{{OBUL_API_KEY}}"
}
}
Response: Returns {"status":"ok"} when the proxy is healthy.
Proxy a Request
Forward any HTTP request through the Obul proxy. The proxy handles x402 payment negotiation automatically.
Pricing: Varies based on upstream endpoint
{
"method": "POST",
"url": "https://proxy.obul.ai/proxy/https/x402.browserbase.com/browser/session/create",
"headers": {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"x-obul-api-key": "{{OBUL_API_KEY}}"
},
"body": {}
}
Response: The proxied response from the upstream x402 endpoint.
Endpoint Pricing Reference
| Endpoint | Price | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
GET /healthz |
$0.00 | Health check |
/* |
Varies | Proxy any upstream x402 request |
When to Use
- Calling x402 endpoints — Route any x402-enabled API call through Obul without handling payments manually.
- Unified API access — Use a single Obul API key to access multiple x402-enabled services.
- Automatic payment handling — Let Obul negotiate and process payments for per-request micropayments.
Best Practices
- Never reveal your API key — Keep
OBUL_API_KEYsecure and never expose it in logs or client-side code. - Use environment variables — Store your API key in
OBUL_API_KEYenv var and reference{{OBUL_API_KEY}}in requests. - Check health before use — Verify the proxy is operational with
/healthzif you encounter issues.
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
401 Unauthorized |
Missing or invalid API key | Verify OBUL_API_KEY is set and valid. |
402 Payment Required |
Upstream requires payment | Ensure your Obul account has sufficient balance. |
403 Forbidden |
API key lacks permissions | Check your key has the required scopes. |
404 Not Found |
Invalid upstream URL | Verify the upstream endpoint URL is correct. |
429 Too Many Requests |
Rate limit exceeded | Add a short delay between requests. |
500 Internal Server Error |
Obul proxy issue | Retry the request. If persistent, check status at https://proxy.obul.ai/healthz. |
503 Service Unavailable |
Proxy temporarily down | Wait a few seconds and retry. |