Introducing the Otoroshi LLM Extension by Cloud APIM
Thomas Delafaye
🔍 What Is the Otoroshi LLM Extension?
The Otoroshi LLM Extension by Cloud APIM is a groundbreaking module that enhances the capabilities of the open-source API Gateway Otoroshi, turning it into a powerful AI Gateway.
It enables a complete integration with leading large language model (LLM) providers such as OpenAI, Mistral, Anthropic, Azure, Hugging Face, and much more providers : all through a unified API.
This innovation brings AI-native API management to the forefront, letting companies integrate conversational AI, generative models, and intelligent services directly into their infrastructure.
Best features from the Otoroshi LLM Extension
Multi-Provider AI Compatibility
Easily switch or combine multiple LLMs like GPT from OpenAI, Claude, Mistral, your own internal company models or open-source models via a single standardized API.
This reduces vendor lock-in and increases flexibility for AI workflows.
Advanced Prompt Engineering & Controls
Create dynamic prompts using templates, inject real-time context, and enforce "prompt guardrails" to sanitize inputs/outputs. Ideal for data privacy, compliance, and response reliability.
AI Governance & Security
Per-service and per-user LLM token quotas
Role-based access control and moderation
Full auditing and request tracing
Integration with existing Otoroshi rules for fine-grained API-level governance
📊 Cost Optimization & Performance
Track token usage and cost per LLM request
Use semantic caching to avoid redundant calls
Apply retry policies and load balancing to maintain stability
Easy to install with Cloud APIM and Clever Cloud
The Otoroshi LLM Extension is fully integrated into Cloud APIM’s managed Otoroshi platform, available as a serverless AI Gateway.
Since December 2024, it can also be deployed via Clever Cloud in just minutes with the “Otoroshi LLM extension” add-on.
Use Cases
AI-Powered API Workflows: Centralize prompt routing, response formatting, and LLM usage across multiple APIs.
Secure Chatbots & Agents: Deploy moderated, auditable conversational agents for support or business operations.
Smart Routing: Offload routine tasks to Mistral/Ollama, reserve GPT-4 for critical operations.
Compliance & Audit-Ready AI APIs: Build trustworthy AI features for regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.).
Why It Matters
In a world where AI and APIs are becoming inseparable, the Otoroshi LLM Extension offers a secure, scalable, and efficient foundation for next-generation applications.
You can build intelligent microservices, craft interactive user experiences, and automate backend operations
🔗 Learn more: Otoroshi LLM Extension Documentation
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🏢 About Cloud APIM
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