@wquguru: Launched in April 2023, new-api has been operating for over three years, supporting hundreds to thousands of relay instances of all sizes and capturing over 90% of the market. Yet its core developers, @Ion_Mio_ and @Seefs_, remain largely unsung. This article attempts to explore the core algorithms behind new-api and another...
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This article covers the development of the open-source AI model routing tool new-api since its April 2023 release, highlighting its dominance with over 90% market share among relay instances, and delves into both the contributions of its core developers and its underlying routing algorithms.
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Since April 2023, new-api has been around for over three years, powering hundreds to thousands of relay nodes of all sizes. Over 90% of the market currently relies on this system. Meanwhile, the core developers behind new-api, @Ion_Mio_ and @Seefs_, have quietly contributed without seeking the spotlight. This article attempts to delve into the core algorithms of new-api and another model router.
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