LiteLLM is a Python SDK and proxy server developed by BerriAI, designed to streamline interactions with over 100 Large Language Model (LLM) APIs using a unified OpenAI-like interface. The project supports a wide array of providers, including Azure, OpenAI, and HuggingFace. It offers features such as retry logic, budget settings, and logging observability. The project is in a state of rapid growth and development, with significant community interest and active feature expansion.
Krish Dholakia (krrishdholakia)
Ishaan Jaff (ishaan-jaff)
_read_request_body
.Jean Carlo de Souza (jeansouzak)
get_assistants
for OpenAI.Manojkumar Palanichamy (SmartManoj)
David Manouchehri (Manouchehri)
Sven Seeberg (svenseeberg)
Daniel Ko (dsdanielko)
Igor Ribeiro Lima (igorlima)
Marcos Cannabrava (marcoscannabrava)
Jetashree Ravi (jravi-fireworks)
Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Days | 31 | 20 | 28 | 4 | 1 |
14 Days | 62 | 53 | 90 | 14 | 1 |
30 Days | 186 | 110 | 334 | 28 | 1 |
All Time | 3873 | 3106 | - | - | - |
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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Krish Dholakia | 28 | 44/43/1 | 235 | 260 | 45592 | |
Ishaan Jaff | 56 | 65/60/3 | 453 | 322 | 34297 | |
fzowl | 1 | 2/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 88 | |
Jean Carlo de Souza | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 3 | 79 | |
superpoussin22 | 1 | 2/2/0 | 2 | 1 | 42 | |
paul-gauthier | 1 | 2/2/0 | 2 | 1 | 31 | |
Igor Ribeiro Lima | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | |
David Manouchehri | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 2 | 24 | |
Marcos Cannabrava | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
மனோஜ்குமார் பழனிச்சாமி | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
None (dependabot[bot]) | 2 | 1/0/0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Daniel Ko | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Sven Seeberg | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Christopher Ochsenreither (ochsec) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
nobuo kawasaki (nobu007) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Sebastian Vidrio (vitreuz) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
minpeter (minpeter) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
nagomiso (nagomiso) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ishimwe Prince (mbukeRepo) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Chenghao Mou (ChenghaoMou) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Minh Duc (minhduc0711) | 0 | 1/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (myfreebrain) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Low Jian Sheng (lowjiansheng) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Tensor Templar (TensorTemplar) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (blackwhite084) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wolfram Ravenwolf (WolframRavenwolf) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
Risk | Level (1-5) | Rationale |
---|---|---|
Delivery | 4 | The project is facing a significant backlog of unresolved issues, with 31 new issues opened and only 20 closed in the last 7 days. This trend is consistent over longer periods, indicating a growing backlog that could hinder delivery. Additionally, integration challenges with LLM providers like Azure and Bedrock pose risks to achieving project goals. The failure of PR #7472 to pass the build process further underscores potential delivery risks. |
Velocity | 3 | While there is high commit activity from key developers like Krish Dholakia and Ishaan Jaff, the concentration of contributions among a few individuals poses a risk if they become unavailable. The ongoing creation of new issues suggests challenges in maintaining velocity while addressing existing concerns. However, efforts to streamline processes, such as simplifying CI/CD logs in PR #7340, are positive steps towards improving velocity. |
Dependency | 4 | The project relies heavily on external libraries and integrations with LLM providers, which have been sources of recent issues (e.g., authentication errors and unsupported features). Updates to dependencies like Jinja2 are routine but highlight the need for careful management to avoid technical debt. The complexity of dependencies in files like proxy_server.py also poses risks if any component fails or becomes deprecated. |
Team | 3 | The high volume of commits from a few key developers indicates potential risks of burnout or dependency on these individuals. The imbalance in workload distribution could affect team dynamics and communication. However, there is evidence of collaboration among team members on documentation and performance improvements, which is a positive sign for team cohesion. |
Code Quality | 4 | Several pull requests lack thorough testing or documentation, raising concerns about code quality. For example, PR #7472 failed due to lack of testing, and PR #7404 involved refactoring without associated tests. Additionally, numerous bug reports suggest underlying code quality issues that need addressing. |
Technical Debt | 4 | The presence of commented-out code and TODO comments in critical files like proxy_server.py indicates accumulating technical debt. The ongoing creation of new issues without corresponding resolutions further suggests that technical debt is not being adequately managed. |
Test Coverage | 4 | Many pull requests and commits lack detailed testing information, which raises concerns about test coverage. For instance, PR #7484 required additional unit tests for verification, highlighting gaps in existing test practices. Comprehensive testing is essential to ensure robustness and reliability. |
Error Handling | 3 | While there are efforts to improve error handling, such as in PR #7513 for Istio injection prevention, numerous issues related to error handling remain unresolved (e.g., rate limiting not functioning as expected). The frequent use of try-except blocks in proxy_server.py suggests that errors are common, which could affect system stability. |
The recent activity in the LiteLLM GitHub repository shows a high volume of issues being created, with a focus on bug reports and feature requests. Notably, there are several issues related to integration with various LLM providers, such as Azure, OpenAI, and Bedrock, indicating ongoing challenges in maintaining compatibility across different platforms.
#7544: [Feature]: aiohttp
migration - 10-100x Higher RPS Master ticket
#7536: [Bug]: migration job only runs if there is a change in values
#7533: [Bug]: Inconsistent response_format handling between Fireworks AI models
#7525: [Feature]: use litellm python SDK to validate models on proxy config.yaml
#7522: [Bug]: None metadata not handled
#7504: LiteLLM.Info: If you need to debug this error, use `litellm.set_verbose=True'.
The LiteLLM project is actively addressing integration challenges and expanding its feature set to meet user demands. The high number of open issues suggests ongoing development efforts to enhance compatibility and functionality across various LLM providers. The project's popularity underscores its importance in the developer community, but also highlights the need for continuous improvement to maintain its utility and reliability.
#7517: FriendliAI: Documentation Updates
#7513: Prevent istio injection for db migrations cron job
#7484: fix: drop unsupported non-whitespace characters for real when calling…
#7472: Refresh VoyageAI models, prices and context
#7462: (stable release) - Dec 28th
#7457: fix: useable names for Bedrock Nova models
#7340: ci: remove '-s' from router testing
#7225: Update Debug Logging Instructions to reflect the new approach
The BerriAI/litellm repository is actively maintained with numerous open pull requests addressing various aspects of the project, from bug fixes to documentation updates. The open PRs are generally well-documented and reviewed, although some require additional testing or adjustments based on reviewer feedback. The closed PRs indicate ongoing efforts to improve the project's usability and maintainability. Overall, the repository shows healthy development activity with a focus on enhancing functionality and user experience.
litellm/llms/openai/openai.py
typing
for type hints is extensive, which is good for code readability and maintenance.MistralEmbeddingConfig
, OpenAIConfig
, and OpenAIChatCompletion
. These classes are well-structured with methods that encapsulate specific functionalities like transforming requests/responses and handling errors.OpenAIError
class, which is crucial for managing API interactions robustly.OpenAIConfig
manage configuration settings effectively, allowing for flexible parameter mapping and transformation._map_openai_params
and map_openai_params
). Refactoring could reduce redundancy.litellm/proxy/proxy_server.py
asyncio
suggests that the server handles asynchronous operations efficiently, which is critical for high-performance applications.litellm/utils.py
tests/local_testing/test_utils.py
pytest
for testing, which is a widely-used framework in Python projects. This choice supports robust test case management.mock.patch.dict
), but more extensive mocking might be needed to isolate unit tests from external dependencies.docs/my-website/docs/proxy/config_settings.md
Overall, while the project demonstrates strong coding practices with type hinting, error handling, and configuration management, there are areas for improvement in terms of modularity and documentation. Breaking down large files into smaller modules could enhance maintainability. Additionally, expanding documentation would aid both new developers and users in understanding the system's capabilities and configurations.
Krish Dholakia (krrishdholakia)
/models
endpoints for available models.Ishaan Jaff (ishaan-jaff)
_read_request_body
instead of ast.literal_eval
.Jean Carlo de Souza (jeansouzak)
get_assistants
method for OpenAI.Manojkumar Palanichamy (SmartManoj)
David Manouchehri (Manouchehri)
Sven Seeberg (svenseeberg)
Daniel Ko (dsdanielko)
Igor Ribeiro Lima (igorlima)
Marcos Cannabrava (marcoscannabrava)
Jetashree Ravi (jravi-fireworks)