The LiteLLM project by BerriAI is a Python SDK and proxy server designed to interface with over 100 LLM APIs using a unified format. It supports numerous providers and offers features like consistent output formatting, retry logic, and enterprise management capabilities. The project is highly active with significant community engagement, as evidenced by its large number of stars and forks. Currently, the project is experiencing rapid development with a focus on expanding provider support and improving robustness.
Krish Dholakia (krrishdholakia)
Ishaan Jaff (ishaan-jaff)
Yuki Watanabe (B-Step62)
Ali Sayyah (AliSayyah)
Emerson Gomes (emerzon)
Paul Maunders (paulmaunders)
Steven Crake (stevencrake-nscale)
ZeroPath
litellm/main.py
may complicate maintenance and increase the risk of introducing errors.Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
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7 Days | 47 | 42 | 78 | 11 | 1 |
14 Days | 87 | 53 | 138 | 14 | 1 |
30 Days | 182 | 109 | 306 | 23 | 1 |
All Time | 3704 | 3006 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
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Ishaan Jaff | 52 | 48/43/5 | 337 | 477 | 28401 | |
Krish Dholakia | 15 | 17/16/0 | 153 | 283 | 24480 | |
yujonglee | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 2 | 87 | |
ZeroPath | 2 | 0/0/0 | 5 | 1 | 66 | |
None (dependabot[bot]) | 2 | 2/0/1 | 2 | 8 | 61 | |
Sara Han | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | |
Emerson Gomes | 1 | 1/1/1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | |
Paul Maunders | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | |
ali sayyah | 2 | 1/1/0 | 2 | 1 | 22 | |
Steven Crake | 1 | 0/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
fengjiajie | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
superpoussin22 | 2 | 1/1/0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
None (ershang-dou) | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Yuki Watanabe | 2 | 1/1/0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
paul-gauthier | 1 | 3/1/1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
None (h4n0) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Engel Nyst (enyst) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Takashi Iwamoto (iwamot) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Graham Neubig (neubig) | 0 | 2/0/2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
teocns (teocns) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
yehonathan moshkovitz (YMoshko) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (bahtman) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Hammad Saeed (hsaeed3) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Cameron (wallies) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (you-n-g) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Corey Zumar (dbczumar) | 0 | 2/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Josh Morrow (jcmorrow) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rashmi Pawar (raspawar) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (ryanh-ai) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (hgulersen) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Prabhakar Chaganti (pchaganti) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
மனோஜ்குமார் பழனிச்சாமி (SmartManoj) | 0 | 2/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (lloydchang) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Owais Aamir (owaisaamir) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (waterstark) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Doron Kopit (doronkopit5) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
David DeCaprio (DaveDeCaprio) | 0 | 0/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Dan Siwiec (danielsiwiec) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (karter-liner) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Zeeland (Undertone0809) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Igor Martinelli (martinelligor) | 0 | 2/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Regis David Souza Mesquita (regismesquita) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Luiz Rennó Costa (luizrennocosta) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (delve-auditor[bot]) | 0 | 2/0/2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
Risk | Level (1-5) | Rationale |
---|---|---|
Delivery | 3 | The project shows a high level of activity with 182 issues opened and 109 closed in the last 30 days, indicating active development but also a potential backlog (1.67:1 ratio of opened to closed issues). This backlog could impact delivery timelines if not managed effectively. The minimal use of milestones suggests a lack of long-term planning, which could further risk delivery if strategic objectives are not clearly defined. |
Velocity | 3 | The project demonstrates strong velocity with significant contributions from key developers like Ishaan Jaff and Krish Dholakia. However, the reliance on these individuals poses a risk if they become unavailable. The imbalance in contribution levels among team members may lead to burnout for the most active contributors, affecting overall velocity. Additionally, the large number of open pull requests (190) could indicate potential bottlenecks in review processes. |
Dependency | 3 | The project relies heavily on external libraries such as asyncio, httpx, and openai for asynchronous operations and API interactions. While automated tools like dependabot are used for managing library updates, the limited activity suggests manual oversight is predominant. PR #7095 addresses Azure credential issues, highlighting dependency risks on external cloud services. |
Team | 3 | The project shows significant contributions from a few key developers, suggesting potential over-reliance on these individuals. This could lead to burnout or availability issues. The presence of numerous contributors with minimal activity indicates either a large number of peripheral contributors or a lack of engagement from some team members, which could affect team dynamics. |
Code Quality | 3 | Code quality is generally maintained through structured use of classes and type hints. However, the complexity within files like 'litellm/main.py' and 'litellm/router.py' could lead to challenges in readability and potential technical debt if not managed properly. PR #7093's focus on removing unused imports helps reduce technical debt but highlights ongoing efforts needed to maintain code quality. |
Technical Debt | 3 | The project demonstrates efforts to reduce technical debt through refactoring tasks like removing unused imports (PR #7093) and maintaining consistent file naming conventions (#7090). However, the complexity and size of core files suggest potential risks related to technical debt if not managed properly. |
Test Coverage | 3 | While there are efforts to maintain test coverage with numerous test files, the lack of comprehensive testing in some pull requests (e.g., runtime debugging capabilities) poses risks to test coverage. The absence of thorough testing limits the ability to catch bugs and regressions effectively. |
Error Handling | 3 | Error handling is addressed through custom exception classes and try-except blocks, enhancing error reporting. However, improvements are needed in logging errors for better traceability. Issues like #7091 highlight gaps in error handling strategies that need resolution. |
Recent GitHub issue activity for the LiteLLM project indicates a high level of engagement and ongoing development, with numerous issues being reported and addressed. The project currently has 698 open issues, reflecting both the complexity of the software and the active involvement of its user community in identifying and resolving problems.
Issue #7094: This issue highlights a bug related to stream + tools functionality with Ollama, which is critical as it affects the usability of the chat interface. The presence of a TypeError in the logs suggests a need for type handling improvements.
Issue #7091: Reports an infinite loop when using the Python SDK for completion calls, indicating potential flaws in error handling or retry logic that could lead to resource exhaustion.
Issue #7087: Points out missing support for top_k
parameters for Amazon Nova, which could limit functionality for users relying on this feature.
Issue #7068: Requests local Stable Diffusion support, reflecting user demand for broader compatibility with local AI models.
Several issues revolve around integration challenges with various LLM providers, such as Ollama, Amazon Nova, and Watsonx. This suggests a theme of interoperability challenges as LiteLLM strives to maintain compatibility across a diverse set of APIs. Additionally, there are recurring mentions of bugs related to configuration handling and API parameter support, indicating areas where robustness could be improved.
#7094: [Bug]: Stream + tools broken with Ollama
#7091: Completion call using Python SDK seems to be stuck in an infinite loop
#7087: [Bug]: LiteLLM Not Supporting top_k
or topK
input parameters for Amazon Nova
#7080: [Bug]: Session handling causing fallback to default_user_id after UI login
#7079: [Feature]: Add support for new LLM provider XYZ
#7078: [Bug]: Incorrect cost calculation in budget tracking module
These issues reflect ongoing efforts to enhance functionality and address user-reported bugs, underscoring the project's commitment to continuous improvement and responsiveness to community feedback.
#7095: fix: add default credential for azure
get_azure_ad_token_provider.py
file. The PR is very recent and has not yet been reviewed or merged.#7093: Code QOL improvement - remove unused imports, attempt #2
#7088: Add Support for Amazon nova top k (#7087)
#7079: Allows overriding keep_alive time in ollama
#7072: Include error message if no error text
error_text
to the exception's message attribute if not already set. This improves the clarity of error messages returned by the system.#7062: Add AgentOps Integration Documentation
#7061: Update model json to add gemini-exp-1121
#7058: Added a guide for users who want to use LiteLLM with AI/ML API
#7057: refactor: add type annotations and overloads to completion functions
#7055: feat,docs: instructions for using a runtime debugger with liteLLM**
The BerriAI/litellm project is actively maintained with a focus on expanding features, improving documentation, and enhancing code quality. The open pull requests highlight a balanced approach between introducing new functionalities and refining existing ones. There are no significant issues with closed PRs that were not merged; most open PRs are recent and under review or awaiting further development/testing.
litellm/main.py
LiteLLM
, Chat
, Completions
, and AsyncCompletions
are defined, encapsulating different aspects of the application's functionality.acompletion
, completion
, and mock_completion
are central to the file's purpose.litellm/router.py
Router
that handle model selection and request routing based on various strategies.main.py
, consider splitting this file into smaller components focused on specific routing strategies or caching mechanisms.litellm/proxy/utils.py
InternalUsageCache
for managing internal state efficiently.litellm/llms/OpenAI/openai.py
OpenAIChatCompletion
that encapsulate API interaction logic.OpenAIConfig
to manage API parameters effectively.litellm/proxy/management_endpoints/team_endpoints.py
litellm/utils.py
tests/local_testing/test_anthropic_prompt_caching.py
docs/my-website/docs/proxy/reliability.md
Krish Dholakia (krrishdholakia)
Ishaan Jaff (ishaan-jaff)
Yuki Watanabe (B-Step62)
Ali Sayyah (AliSayyah)
Emerson Gomes (emerzon)
Paul Maunders (paulmaunders)
Steven Crake (stevencrake-nscale)
ZeroPath
Overall, the development team is engaged in comprehensive efforts to enhance the functionality, security, and usability of the LiteLLM project while maintaining an active collaboration environment.