obul-llm

Route OpenAI-compatible chat completion requests across LLM providers with automatic failover.

1|2|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/obulai/obul-apis --skill obul-llm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obul-llm
Source: https://github.com/obulai/obul-apis/tree/main/skills/obul-llm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/obulai/obul-apis --skill obul-llm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides seamless access to various Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4o and Claude through a single, unified API, abstracting away the complexities of provider selection, payment, and failover.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified LLM Access: Interact with multiple LLM providers using a single API key and OpenAI-compatible format.
  • Cost Optimization: Obul automatically routes requests to the cheapest available LLM provider.
  • Automatic Failover: If a provider fails, Obul seamlessly switches to another available provider.
  • Discovery: Easily list available LLM categories and query their real-time pricing.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to integrate AI-powered text generation into their application. Instead of managing multiple API keys and complex routing logic for different LLM providers, they can use this Skill to send requests to obul-llm, and Obul handles the rest, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.

Quick Start

Use the obul-llm skill to get a chat completion from GPT-4o with the message "Explain the Obul API gateway in one sentence."

Frequently Asked Questions about obul-llm

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I route LLM API requests to the cheapest provider automatically?

To route LLM API requests to the cheapest provider, you can use an API gateway that evaluates real-time pricing and directs your OpenAI-compatible chat completion requests to the lowest cost option.

How does automatic failover work for LLM API requests?

Automatic failover for LLM API requests works by detecting when a provider fails and seamlessly switching your chat completion request to another available provider to ensure reliability.

Can I use OpenAI-compatible chat completion requests with Claude and GPT-4o?

Yes, you can use OpenAI-compatible chat completion requests to interact with multiple LLMs like Claude and GPT-4o through a single unified API, abstracting away provider complexities.

Do I need a specific API key to access multiple LLM providers?

Yes, you need to set an OBUL_API_KEY environment variable for authentication to access various LLM providers through the unified API gateway.

How do I list available LLM categories and query their real-time pricing?

You can list available LLM categories and query their real-time pricing using the API gateway's discovery features, allowing you to find the most cost-effective models for your requests.

What is the best way to avoid managing multiple API keys for different LLM providers?

The best way to avoid managing multiple API keys for different LLM providers is to use a unified API gateway that handles provider selection, payment, and failover through a single key.