Apache APISIX

Apache APISIX is a powerful, open-source, and cloud-native API gateway designed to handle both traditional API management and the emerging demands of AI workloads, including Large Language Models (LLMs). Built on Nginx and LuaJIT, it offers exceptional performance, real-time traffic processing, and dynamic routing capabilities. Its architecture allows for hot reloading of configurations, ensuring zero downtime during updates. The core value proposition of APISIX lies in its extensibility through a rich plugin ecosystem and its specialized features for AI. It enables developers to secure, manage, and observe their APIs with ease, providing functionalities like authentication, authorization, load balancing, and comprehensive monitoring. The introduction of the APISIX AI Gateway further solidifies its position as a go-to solution for building and scaling AI-driven applications, offering efficient and secure API calls tailored for AI models.