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AI developers and researchers looking to optimize workflows using multiple LLMs through intelligent routing and performance-aware model selection
About RouteLLM
Developed by LM-SYS, RouteLLM is an open-source toolkit that allows users to route tasks between different large language models to improve efficiency and manage resources. It supports strategy-based routing, helping developers balance speed, accuracy, and cost by selecting the best model for each input dynamically.
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github.com/lm-sys/RouteLLM
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