Glossary

What is AI Rate Limiting?

Managing LLM API quotas and throttling.

What is AI rate limiting?

AI rate limiting controls how many requests or tokens your application can send to LLM APIs. Providers enforce limits (TPM, RPM) to ensure fair usage, and applications must handle 429 errors gracefully.

Rate Limit Types

  • TPM: Tokens per minute
  • RPM: Requests per minute
  • RPD: Requests per day
  • Concurrent: Simultaneous requests

Handling Rate Limits

  • Implement exponential backoff
  • Queue requests during high load
  • Use multiple API keys or accounts
  • Monitor usage to predict limits

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