FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about Interlocute.
What is an addressable node?
An addressable node is a persistent AI endpoint with its own identity, stable URL, configuration, and usage tracking. Unlike a raw API call to an LLM, a node has memory, tools, policies, and observability built in. You create it once and call it by address — like a service on the web.
Is Interlocute a framework or a hosted runtime?
A hosted runtime. There is no SDK to install or library to link. You interact with Interlocute entirely via HTTP — standard REST calls from any language or platform. The runtime handles hosting, scaling, memory, tools, and governance.
How do I deploy a node?
Nodes are created through the dashboard or via the API. There is no build step or deployment pipeline — you configure the node and it is immediately available at its endpoint URL. See the Quickstart.
How do refusals work?
Nodes can be configured with policies that define when to refuse a request — off-topic queries, policy violations,
or harmful content. When a node refuses, it returns a 422 status with a
structured error explaining the refusal reason. Refusals are logged for audit purposes.
How do quotas work?
Quotas set token spending limits per day, month, or per API key. When a quota is exceeded, requests return
429 with a clear error message. Quotas reset automatically based on
the configured period. You can view quota usage in the dashboard.
How do I see usage and cost?
Every interaction returns token usage in the response body. The dashboard provides aggregated views of usage and cost broken down by node, API key, and time period. Usage data is available in real-time.
Can I bring my own model or provider?
Interlocute supports multiple LLM providers and models. You choose the model when configuring a node, and you can switch models at any time without changing your integration code. See Model Routing for details.
How do I handle PII?
Interlocute stores conversation data to support memory and thread state. If your use case involves personally identifiable information, configure appropriate retention policies and ensure you have user consent. You can delete thread data at any time. See Security & Data.
Is there a sandbox or free tier?
Yes. Sign up for free to create nodes with usage-based billing. There are no monthly platform fees — you pay only for the tokens your nodes consume.
Where do I get help?
Join the community on Reddit, email hello@interlocute.ai, or check platform status.