> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.metrixllm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Playground

> How to use the interactive Playground in the dashboard.

The **Playground** page is a live IDE for testing your prompts without writing any code. It connects directly to the gateway, so every run is a real request that shows up in your Request Logs with accurate token counts and cost.

## Running a Request

1. **Select a Provider** from the dropdown (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Groq, Together AI).
2. **Choose a Model** from the list of models available for that provider.
3. **Write a System Prompt** (optional) in the system prompt panel.
4. **Write your User Message** in the input box.
5. Click **Run** — the response appears in real time on the right side.

## Adjusting Parameters

Use the **Parameters** panel on the right to adjust:

* `temperature` — Controls randomness (0 = deterministic, 2 = very creative)
* `max_tokens` — Maximum number of tokens in the response

## Saving to Prompts

If you're happy with a prompt you've written in the Playground, click **Save as Prompt** to add it to your [Prompts library](/dashboard/prompts) with a name and description.