v18.0.0

Complete Provider Catalog Transformation & Multi-Provider Expansion

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This milestone update represents one of our most significant platform transformations, featuring a complete Provider 1 catalog overhaul with 30+ cutting-edge models, major Provider 3 expansion with 8 flagship additions, Provider 4's upgrade to next-generation image capabilities, and Provider 5's addition of 8 new models spanning image generation and advanced chat capabilities.

Provider 1 - Complete Catalog Transformation

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Strategic Repositioning: Complete catalog replacement focusing on cutting-edge open-source and emerging AI lab models, retiring all previous OpenAI GPT and Google Gemini offerings for specialized model diversity.

30 New Models Added:

13 Models Removed:

Provider 3 - Flagship Model Expansion

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8 New Models Added:

3 Models Removed:

Provider 4 - Image Generation Upgrade

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Model Upgrade:

  • Free Tier Models: Next-generation image generation

Model Removed:

Provider 5 - New Model Additions

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Technical Highlights & Platform Architecture

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Platform Architecture:

  • Provider 1 Strategic Refocus: Transformed from general-purpose to specialized open-source and emerging AI lab hub, removing all proprietary closed-source models (OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini) for focused catalog of cutting-edge research models
  • Multi-Provider Optimization: Enhanced load balancing and intelligent routing across providers for improved reliability and reduced latency
  • Model Diversity: 30+ new models from Meta, Qwen, DeepSeek, and emerging AI labs across Provider 1, with 8 flagship additions to Provider 3 and 8 new models in Provider 5
  • Tier-Based Access: Optimized model distribution across Free, Basic, Pro, and Ultra tiers for sustainable resource allocation while maintaining accessibility

Bug Fixes & Improvements

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  • Provider 7 Streaming Fix: Resolved streaming issues with Claude models in Provider 7, ensuring smooth real-time response delivery
  • Provider 5 Image Models: Fixed image generation models in Provider 5 for improved reliability and performance
  • Website Enhancements: Various small modifications and bug fixes across the platform for better user experience and stability

Important Notes

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  • Breaking Changes: Provider 1 users relying on GPT or Gemini models must migrate to Provider 5 for OpenAI models or Provider 3 for Google models. All affected model IDs have been completely removed from Provider 1.
  • Imagen Upgrade: Users of provider-4/imagen-3 should update to provider-4/imagen-3.5 for enhanced image generation quality and capabilities.
  • Audio Capabilities: Provider 1 now includes Whisper Large V3 for high-quality speech-to-text transcription, expanding multimodal capabilities beyond text generation.