Use the hosted Lightning server for cloud generation, the subscription API for day-to-day chatting, and the P2G API when you need stable, credit-metered production integrations.
Each part of the platform has a specific job: hosting serves the backend, the generation API powers the default chat experience, the P2G API handles metered production workloads, and the console ties billing together.
sharktide-lightning.hf.space. It serves the public API, wallet logic, subscription resolution, and the Stripe reconciliation flow.
| Use case | Best fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Regular chat UI, assistant, or day-to-day usage | Generation API | Default chat path, optimized for regular chatting and low token usage, but bounded by plan limits. |
| Enterprise integration or customer-facing backend | P2G API | Credit-metered calls with a separate wallet and ledger, which is easier to treat as a production service. |
| Need account management, balances, or API keys | Console Dashboard | Use the console to view billing, buy packs, create API keys, and review usage in one place. |
The subscription generation API is bundled with plan quotas, while P2G is charged against credits in your wallet. The console always shows the live pricing and usage values.