API vs Proxy
Quick decision guide—choose the right approach for your use case
Recurse offers two programmatic approaches to integrate with your applications:
| Proxy | API |
|---|---|
| Drop-in replacement for your AI provider—change one line of code to add automatic context injection | Direct programmatic access for custom retrieval logic, graph navigation, and full control |
Choose Your Approach
Using the Proxy
Add context injection to existing AI applications with minimal code changes. Context bundles matching your query intent get assembled and enriched automatically.
Using the API
Full control over uploads, retrieval, and graph navigation. Build custom logic, filter by frame types, explore relationships, and implement specialized queries.
Detailed Guide
API vs Proxy Comparison
In-depth guide covering use cases, architecture patterns, technical tradeoffs, and performance considerations.