New API: The Next-Gen LLM Gateway & AI Asset Manager
New API: The Ultimate Open-Source LLM Gateway for Seamless AI Integration
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, managing and integrating diverse large language models (LLMs) can be a significant challenge. Enter New API, an innovative open-source project designed to simplify this complexity. Building upon the foundation of One API, New API serves as a next-generation LLM gateway and AI asset management system, enabling users to unify various AI models, including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek, into a single, accessible format.
What is New API?
New API is a robust, multi-language supported platform engineered for both individual developers and enterprise environments. It provides a centralized system for managing and distributing AI model interfaces, making it incredibly easy to call different LLMs with a consistent API structure. This project is a powerful fork of the popular One API, enhancing its capabilities with significant new features and an improved user experience.
Key Features and Enhancements:
New API stands out with a rich set of functionalities tailored to meet modern AI integration needs:
- Unified API Access: Convert multiple large models into a single, standardized call format, supporting OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and more.
- Revamped User Interface: A completely new, intuitive UI for enhanced user experience.
- Multi-language Support: Designed for a global audience with comprehensive multi-language capabilities.
- Online Top-up & Quota Management: Features online top-up options for easy payment and tools to query usage quotas by API key.
- Database Compatibility: Maintains compatibility with original One API databases for seamless migration.
- Flexible Billing: Supports per-call billing for models and channel weighted random distribution.
- Data Dashboard: An integrated console for monitoring usage and performance metrics.
- Advanced Controls: Implement token grouping, model restrictions, and advanced authorization methods (LinuxDO, Telegram, OIDC).
- Rerank Model Support: Seamless integration with Rerank models like Cohere and Jina for improved search and relevance.
- Realtime API & Claude Messages: Support for OpenAI Realtime API (including Azure channels) and Claude Messages format.
- Intelligent Reasoning Control: Configure reasoning effort for OpenAI (e.g.,
-high
,-medium
,-low
suffixes) and enable 'thinking' mode for Claude models (-thinking
suffix). - Cache Billing: Option to charge for cached responses at a set ratio, optimizing cost efficiency.
- Extensive Model Support: Beyond major LLMs, it supports third-party models like Midjourney-Proxy (Plus) interface, Suno API, and custom channels.
Deployment Made Easy:
New API offers flexible deployment options to suit various environments:
- Docker Compose (Recommended): Get started quickly with a
docker-compose.yml
file. - Direct Docker Image: Run New API effortlessly using pre-built Docker images, configurable with SQLite or MySQL databases.
- Baota Panel Integration: Simple one-click installation via Baota Panel's Docker feature.
For multi-machine deployments, crucial environment variables like SESSION_SECRET
and CRYPTO_SECRET
ensure consistent login states and Redis content access.
Caching and Reliability:
The system includes robust channel retry functionality and highly recommended caching features. By setting REDIS_CONN_STRING
or enabling MEMORY_CACHE_ENABLED
, users can significantly improve response times and operational efficiency.
Who Can Benefit?
New API is an invaluable tool for:
- Developers: Simplify the integration of diverse AI models into applications.
- Businesses: Efficiently manage AI resources, control access, and monitor usage across teams.
- Researchers: Experiment with various LLMs and API configurations from a unified platform.
New API represents a significant leap forward in AI model management, offering a comprehensive, flexible, and powerful open-source solution for anyone looking to harness the full potential of large language models. Explore its capabilities and join the growing community passionate about accessible AI.