LLM Council API Best Practices: Integration Patterns
Technical guide to integrating LLM councils into your applications via API.
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API Integration Patterns
Best practices for integrating LLM councils via API.
Authentication
Always use secure API key management:
- Store keys in environment variables
- Never commit keys to version control
- Rotate keys regularly
Error Handling
Implement comprehensive error handling:
- Retry with exponential backoff
- Fallback to simpler configurations
- Log all errors for debugging
Rate Limiting
Respect API rate limits:
- Implement client-side throttling
- Queue requests during high load
- Monitor usage proactively
Response Handling
Parse responses carefully:
- Validate response structure
- Handle partial responses
- Check consensus scores
Best Practices
- Use streaming for long responses
- Cache frequent queries
- Monitor token usage
- Set appropriate timeouts