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Semantic Router
Semantic Router is an open-source decision-making layer that routes AI requests using semantic vector space.
Semantic Router is a fast decision-making layer for large language models and agents. It uses semantic vector space to route requests instead of relying on slow LLM generations for tool-use or safety decisions. The software combines deterministic rules with LLMs so AI systems behave predictably. It supports scaling to thousands of tools while avoiding expensive context window limits. Developers can run it locally or via APIs with support for various model providers including Llama.cpp, Hugging Face, OpenAI, and Pinecone. The project is available under an MIT license.
Semantic Router at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: API, self-hosted, open source
- Pricing: Free
- Released: October 2023
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: aurelio.ai
Key features
- Semantic vector space routing
- Deterministic decision-making layer
- Local execution support
- API integration support
- MIT open-source license
Use it for
- Handling tool-use decisions for LLM agents
- Enforcing safety checks in AI systems
- Speeding up data processing in applications
- Building voice assistant task handlers
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