Roo Code - Office Hours - April 9, 2025 | Special Guest from OpenRouter
AI Summary
Overview
- Guest: Tovin from Open Router.
- Discussion on Open Router services vs. direct use of upstream providers like Anthropic and OpenAI.
Open Router’s Proposition
- Unified Interface for accessing multiple large language models (LLMs).
- Benefits: Better prices, improved uptime, no subscription hassles, easy switching between models.
Features and Capabilities
- Simplified API access with reduced setup time and manageable rate limits.
- Ability to negotiate on behalf of users regarding API usage and costs.
- Common issues with upstream provider rate limits addressed through Open Router.
Stealth Models Introduction
- Discussion on Open Router’s stealth models (Quazar Alpha and Optimus Alpha) and their successful launch.
- Opportunity to trial models pre-release, benefiting both community feedback and model creators.
Future Plans and Features
- Discussion on potential future capabilities including support for PDF uploads, multimodality, and enhanced caching.
- Insight into upcoming features such as an Open Router SDK and improvements to current API interfaces.
Customer Engagement
- Addressing questions from the audience, including rate limits on Google Gemini and pricing adjustments.
- Plans for more enterprise-oriented features while maintaining community engagement.