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- # Lynkr
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+ # Lynkr - Production-Ready Claude Code Proxy with Multi-Provider Support, MCP Integration & Token Optimization
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- [![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/lynkr.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/lynkr)
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- [![Homebrew Tap](https://img.shields.io/badge/homebrew-lynkr-brightgreen.svg)](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/homebrew-lynkr)
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- [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue.svg)](LICENSE)
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- [![Ask DeepWiki](https://deepwiki.com/badge.svg)](https://deepwiki.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr)
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- [![Databricks Supported](https://img.shields.io/badge/Databricks-Supported-orange)](https://www.databricks.com/)
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- [![OpenAI Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/OpenAI-Compatible-412991)](https://openai.com/)
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- [![Ollama Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/Ollama-Compatible-brightgreen)](https://ollama.ai/)
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- [![llama.cpp Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/llama.cpp-Compatible-blue)](https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp)
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- [![IndexNow Enabled](https://img.shields.io/badge/IndexNow-Enabled-success?style=flat-square)](https://www.indexnow.org/)
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- [![DevHunt](https://img.shields.io/badge/DevHunt-Lynkr-orange)](https://devhunt.org/tool/lynkr)
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+ [![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/lynkr.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/lynkr "Lynkr NPM Package - Claude Code Proxy Server")
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+ [![Homebrew Tap](https://img.shields.io/badge/homebrew-lynkr-brightgreen.svg)](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/homebrew-lynkr "Install Lynkr via Homebrew")
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+ [![License: Apache 2.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Apache%202.0-blue.svg)](LICENSE "Apache 2.0 License - Open Source Claude Code Alternative")
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+ [![Ask DeepWiki](https://deepwiki.com/badge.svg)](https://deepwiki.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr "Lynkr Documentation on DeepWiki")
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+ [![Databricks Supported](https://img.shields.io/badge/Databricks-Supported-orange)](https://www.databricks.com/ "Databricks Claude Integration")
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+ [![OpenAI Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/OpenAI-Compatible-412991)](https://openai.com/ "OpenAI GPT Integration")
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+ [![Ollama Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/Ollama-Compatible-brightgreen)](https://ollama.ai/ "Local Ollama Model Support")
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+ [![llama.cpp Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/llama.cpp-Compatible-blue)](https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp "llama.cpp GGUF Model Support")
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+ [![IndexNow Enabled](https://img.shields.io/badge/IndexNow-Enabled-success?style=flat-square)](https://www.indexnow.org/ "SEO Optimized with IndexNow")
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+ [![DevHunt](https://img.shields.io/badge/DevHunt-Lynkr-orange)](https://devhunt.org/tool/lynkr "Lynkr on DevHunt")
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+ > **Production-ready Claude Code proxy server supporting Databricks, OpenRouter, Ollama & Azure. Features MCP integration, prompt caching & 60-80% token optimization savings.**
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- > It is a Cli tool which acts like a HTTP proxy that lets Claude Code CLI talk to non-Anthropic backends, manage local tools, and compose Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with prompt caching, repo intelligence, and Git-aware automation.
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+ ## 🔖 Keywords
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+ `claude-code` `claude-proxy` `anthropic-api` `databricks-llm` `openrouter-integration` `ollama-local` `llama-cpp` `azure-openai` `azure-anthropic` `mcp-server` `prompt-caching` `token-optimization` `ai-coding-assistant` `llm-proxy` `self-hosted-ai` `git-automation` `code-generation` `developer-tools` `ci-cd-automation` `llm-gateway` `cost-reduction` `multi-provider-llm`
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+ ---
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  ## Table of Contents
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- 1. [Overview](#overview)
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- 2. [Supported Models & Providers](#supported-models--providers)
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- 3. [Core Capabilities](#core-capabilities)
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+ 1. [Why Lynkr?](#why-lynkr)
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+ 2. [Quick Start (3 minutes)](#quick-start-3-minutes)
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+ 3. [Overview](#overview)
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+ 4. [Supported AI Model Providers](#supported-ai-model-providers-databricks-openrouter-ollama-azure-llamacpp)
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+ 5. [Lynkr vs Native Claude Code](#lynkr-vs-native-claude-code)
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+ 6. [Core Capabilities](#core-capabilities)
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  - [Repo Intelligence & Navigation](#repo-intelligence--navigation)
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  - [Git Workflow Enhancements](#git-workflow-enhancements)
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  - [Diff & Change Management](#diff--change-management)
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  - [Execution & Tooling](#execution--tooling)
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  - [Workflow & Collaboration](#workflow--collaboration)
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  - [UX, Monitoring, and Logs](#ux-monitoring-and-logs)
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- 4. [Production Hardening Features](#production-hardening-features)
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+ 7. [Production-Ready Features for Enterprise Deployment](#production-ready-features-for-enterprise-deployment)
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  - [Reliability & Resilience](#reliability--resilience)
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  - [Observability & Monitoring](#observability--monitoring)
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  - [Security & Governance](#security--governance)
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- 5. [Architecture](#architecture)
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- 6. [Getting Started](#getting-started)
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- 7. [Configuration Reference](#configuration-reference)
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- 8. [Runtime Operations](#runtime-operations)
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+ 8. [Architecture](#architecture)
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+ 9. [Getting Started: Installation & Setup Guide](#getting-started-installation--setup-guide)
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+ 10. [Configuration Reference](#configuration-reference)
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+ 11. [Runtime Operations](#runtime-operations)
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  - [Launching the Proxy](#launching-the-proxy)
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  - [Connecting Claude Code CLI](#connecting-claude-code-cli)
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  - [Integrating MCP Servers](#integrating-mcp-servers)
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- 9. [Manual Test Matrix](#manual-test-matrix)
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- 10. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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- 11. [Roadmap & Known Gaps](#roadmap--known-gaps)
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- 12. [FAQ](#faq)
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- 13. [References](#references)
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- 14. [License](#license)
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+ 13. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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+ 14. [Roadmap & Known Gaps](#roadmap--known-gaps)
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+ 15. [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](#frequently-asked-questions-faq)
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+ 16. [References & Further Reading](#references--further-reading)
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+ 17. [Community & Adoption](#community--adoption)
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+ 18. [License](#license)
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+ ## Why Lynkr?
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+ ### The Problem
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+ Claude Code CLI is locked to Anthropic's API, limiting your choice of LLM providers, increasing costs, and preventing local/offline usage.
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+ ### The Solution
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+ Lynkr is a **production-ready proxy server** that unlocks Claude Code CLI's full potential:
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+ - ✅ **Any LLM Provider** - [Databricks, OpenRouter (100+ models), Ollama (local), Azure, OpenAI, llama.cpp](#supported-ai-model-providers-databricks-openrouter-ollama-azure-llamacpp)
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+ - ✅ **60-80% Cost Reduction** - Built-in [token optimization](#token-optimization-implementation) (5 optimization phases implemented)
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+ - ✅ **Zero Code Changes** - [Drop-in replacement](#connecting-claude-code-cli) for Anthropic backend
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+ - ✅ **Local & Offline** - Run Claude Code with [Ollama](#using-ollama-models) or [llama.cpp](#using-llamacpp-with-lynkr) (no internet required)
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+ - ✅ **Enterprise Features** - [Circuit breakers, load balancing, metrics, K8s-ready health checks](#production-ready-features-for-enterprise-deployment)
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+ - ✅ **MCP Integration** - Automatically discover and orchestrate [Model Context Protocol servers](#integrating-mcp-servers)
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+ - ✅ **Privacy & Control** - Self-hosted, open-source ([Apache 2.0](#license)), no vendor lock-in
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+ ### Perfect For
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+ - 🔧 **Developers** who want flexibility and cost control
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+ - ðŸĒ **Enterprises** needing self-hosted AI with observability
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+ - 🔒 **Privacy-focused teams** requiring local model execution
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+ - 💰 **Cost-conscious projects** seeking token optimization
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+ - 🚀 **DevOps teams** wanting production-ready AI infrastructure
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+ ## Quick Start (3 minutes)
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+ ### 1ïļâƒĢ Install
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+ ```bash
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+ npm install -g lynkr
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+ ```
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+ ### 2ïļâƒĢ Configure Your Provider
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+ ```bash
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+ # Option A: Use local Ollama (free, offline)
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+ export MODEL_PROVIDER=ollama
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+ # Option B: Use Databricks (production)
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+ export MODEL_PROVIDER=databricks
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+ export DATABRICKS_API_BASE=https://your-workspace.databricks.net
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+ export DATABRICKS_API_KEY=your-api-key
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+ # Option C: Use OpenRouter (100+ models)
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+ ```
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+ ### 3ïļâƒĢ Start the Proxy
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+ ```bash
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+ # Server running at http://localhost:8080
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+ ```
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+ ### 4ïļâƒĢ Connect Claude Code CLI
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+ ```bash
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+ # Point Claude Code CLI to Lynkr
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+ export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8080
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+ export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=dummy # Ignored by Lynkr, but required by CLI
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+ claude "Hello, world!"
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+ ```
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+ ### 🎉 You're Done!
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+ Claude Code CLI now works with your chosen provider.
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+ **Next steps:**
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+ - 📖 [Configuration Guide](#configuration-reference) - Customize settings
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+ - 🏭 [Production Setup](#production-hardening-features) - Deploy to production
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+ - 💰 [Token Optimization](#token-optimization) - Enable 60-80% cost savings
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+ - 🔧 [MCP Integration](#integrating-mcp-servers) - Add custom tools
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  - **Workspace awareness** – Local repo indexing, `CLAUDE.md` summaries, language-aware navigation, and Git helpers mirror core Claude Code workflows.
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+ | **Provider Lock-in** | ❌ Anthropic only | ✅ 7+ providers (Databricks, OpenRouter, Ollama, Azure, OpenAI, llama.cpp) |
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+ | **Token Costs** | ðŸ’ļ Full price | ✅ **60-80% savings** (built-in optimization) |
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+ | **Local Models** | ❌ Cloud-only | ✅ **Ollama, llama.cpp** (offline support) |
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+ | **Token Optimization** | ❌ None | ✅ **6 phases** (smart tool selection, history compression, tool truncation, dynamic prompts) |
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+ | **Cost Transparency** | Hidden usage | ✅ **Full tracking** (per-request, per-session, Prometheus metrics) |
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+ | **Hybrid Routing** | ❌ Not supported | ✅ **Automatic** (simple → Ollama, complex → Databricks) |
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+ ## 🚀 Ready to Get Started?
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+ 1. ⭐ **[Star this repo](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr)** to show support and stay updated
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+ 2. 📖 **[Follow the Quick Start Guide](#quick-start-3-minutes)** to install and configure Lynkr
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+ 3. 💎 **[Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/qF7DDxrX)** for real-time community support
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+ 4. 💎 **[Join the Discussion](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr/discussions)** for questions and ideas
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+ 5. 🐛 **[Report Issues](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr/issues)** to help improve Lynkr
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+ ```mermaid
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+ - **Memory-heavy:** 30-45% reduction
1789
+ - **Tool-heavy:** 25-35% reduction
1790
+ - **Long conversations:** 35-40% reduction
1791
+
1792
+ At 100k requests/month, this translates to **$6,400-9,600/month savings** ($77k-115k/year).
1793
+
1794
+ *Related searches: Claude Code cost reduction, token optimization strategies, AI cost savings*
1795
+ </details>
1796
+
1797
+ <details>
1798
+ <summary><strong>Q: Can I use Ollama models with Lynkr?</strong></summary>
1799
+
1800
+ **A:** Yes! Set `MODEL_PROVIDER=ollama` and ensure Ollama is running:
1801
+
1802
+ ```bash
1803
+ export MODEL_PROVIDER=ollama
1804
+ export OLLAMA_MODEL=llama3.1:8b # or qwen2.5-coder, mistral, etc.
1805
+ lynkr start
1806
+ ```
1807
+
1808
+ **Best Ollama models for coding:**
1809
+ - `qwen2.5-coder:latest` (7B) - Optimized for code generation
1810
+ - `llama3.1:8b` - General-purpose, good balance
1811
+ - `codellama:13b` - Higher quality, needs more RAM
1812
+
1813
+ *Related searches: Ollama Claude Code integration, local LLM for coding, offline AI assistant*
1814
+ </details>
1815
+
1816
+ <details>
1817
+ <summary><strong>Q: What are the performance differences between providers?</strong></summary>
1818
+
1819
+ **A:** Performance comparison:
1820
+
1821
+ | Provider | Latency | Cost | Tool Support | Best For |
1822
+ |----------|---------|------|--------------|----------|
1823
+ | **Databricks/Azure** | 500ms-2s | $$$ | Excellent | Enterprise production |
1824
+ | **OpenRouter** | 300ms-1.5s | $$ | Excellent | Flexibility, cost optimization |
1825
+ | **Ollama** | 100-500ms | Free | Limited | Local development, privacy |
1826
+ | **llama.cpp** | 50-300ms | Free | Limited | Maximum performance |
1827
+
1828
+ *Related searches: LLM provider comparison, Claude Code performance, best AI model for coding*
1829
+ </details>
1573
1830
 
1574
- **Q: Is this an exact drop-in replacement for Anthropic’s backend?**
1575
- A: No. It mimics key Claude Code CLI behaviors but is intentionally extensible; certain premium features (Claude Skills, hosted sandboxes) are out of scope.
1831
+ <details>
1832
+ <summary><strong>Q: Is this an exact drop-in replacement for Anthropic's backend?</strong></summary>
1576
1833
 
1577
- **Q: How does the proxy compare with Anthropic’s hosted backend?**
1578
- A: Functionally they overlap on core workflows (chat, tool calls, repo ops), but differ in scope:
1834
+ **A:** No. Lynkr mimics key Claude Code CLI behaviors but is intentionally extensible. Some premium Anthropic features (Claude Skills, hosted sandboxes) are out of scope for self-hosted deployments.
1835
+
1836
+ **What works:** Core workflows (chat, tool calls, repo operations, Git integration, MCP servers)
1837
+ **What's different:** Self-hosted = you control infrastructure, security, and scaling
1838
+
1839
+ *Related searches: Claude Code alternatives, self-hosted AI coding assistant*
1840
+ </details>
1841
+
1842
+ <details>
1843
+ <summary><strong>Q: How does Lynkr compare with Anthropic's hosted backend?</strong></summary>
1844
+
1845
+ **A:** Functionally they overlap on core workflows (chat, tool calls, repo ops), but differ in scope:
1579
1846
 
1580
1847
  | Capability | Anthropic Hosted Backend | Claude Code Proxy |
1581
1848
  |------------|-------------------------|-------------------|
@@ -1591,47 +1858,75 @@ A: Functionally they overlap on core workflows (chat, tool calls, repo ops), but
1591
1858
 
1592
1859
  The proxy is ideal when you need local control, custom tooling, or non-Anthropic model endpoints. If you require fully managed browsing, secure sandboxes, or enterprise SLA, stick with the hosted backend.
1593
1860
 
1594
- **Q: Does prompt caching work like Anthropic’s cache?**
1595
- A: Functionally similar. Identical messages (model, messages, tools, sampling params) reuse cached responses until TTL expires. Tool-invoking turns skip caching.
1861
+ *Related searches: Anthropic API alternatives, Claude Code self-hosted vs cloud*
1862
+ </details>
1863
+
1864
+ <details>
1865
+ <summary><strong>Q: Does prompt caching work like Anthropic's cache?</strong></summary>
1596
1866
 
1597
- **Q: Can I connect multiple MCP servers?**
1598
- A: Yes. Place multiple manifests in `MCP_MANIFEST_DIRS`. Each server is launched and its tools are namespaced.
1867
+ **A:** Yes, functionally similar. Identical messages (model, messages, tools, sampling params) reuse cached responses until TTL expires. Tool-invoking turns skip caching.
1599
1868
 
1600
- **Q: How do I change the workspace root?**
1601
- A: Set `WORKSPACE_ROOT` before starting the proxy. The indexer and filesystem tools operate relative to that path.
1869
+ Lynkr's caching implementation matches Claude's cache semantics, providing the same latency and cost benefits.
1602
1870
 
1603
- **Q: Can I use Ollama models with Lynkr?**
1604
- A: Yes! Set `MODEL_PROVIDER=ollama` and ensure Ollama is running locally (`ollama serve`). Lynkr supports any Ollama model (qwen2.5-coder, llama3, mistral, etc.). Note that Ollama models don't support native tool calling, so tool definitions are filtered out. Best for text generation and simple workflows.
1871
+ *Related searches: Prompt caching Claude, LLM response caching, reduce AI API costs*
1872
+ </details>
1605
1873
 
1606
- **Q: Which Ollama model should I use?**
1607
- A: For code generation, use `qwen2.5-coder:latest` (7B, optimized for code). For general conversations, `llama3:latest` (8B) or `mistral:latest` (7B) work well. Larger models (13B+) provide better quality but require more RAM and are slower.
1874
+ <details>
1875
+ <summary><strong>Q: Can I connect multiple MCP servers?</strong></summary>
1608
1876
 
1609
- **Q: What are the performance differences between providers?**
1610
- A:
1611
- - **Databricks/Azure Anthropic**: ~500ms-2s latency, cloud-hosted, pay-per-token, full tool support, enterprise features
1612
- - **OpenRouter**: ~300ms-1.5s latency, cloud-hosted, competitive pricing ($0.15/1M for GPT-4o-mini), 100+ models, full tool support
1613
- - **Ollama**: ~100-500ms first token, runs locally, free, limited tool support (model-dependent)
1877
+ **A:** Yes! Place multiple manifests in `MCP_MANIFEST_DIRS`. Each server is launched and its tools are namespaced.
1614
1878
 
1615
- Choose Databricks/Azure for enterprise production with guaranteed SLAs. Choose OpenRouter for flexibility, cost optimization, and access to multiple models. Choose Ollama for fast iteration, offline development, or maximum cost savings. Choose llama.cpp for maximum performance and full GGUF model control.
1879
+ ```bash
1880
+ export MCP_MANIFEST_DIRS=/path/to/manifests:/another/path
1881
+ ```
1882
+
1883
+ Lynkr automatically discovers and orchestrates all MCP servers.
1884
+
1885
+ *Related searches: MCP server integration, Model Context Protocol setup, multiple MCP servers*
1886
+ </details>
1887
+
1888
+ <details>
1889
+ <summary><strong>Q: How do I change the workspace root?</strong></summary>
1890
+
1891
+ **A:** Set `WORKSPACE_ROOT` before starting the proxy:
1892
+
1893
+ ```bash
1894
+ export WORKSPACE_ROOT=/path/to/your/project
1895
+ lynkr start
1896
+ ```
1616
1897
 
1617
- **Q: What is llama.cpp and when should I use it over Ollama?**
1618
- A: llama.cpp is a high-performance C++ inference engine for running large language models locally. Unlike Ollama (which is an application with its own model format), llama.cpp:
1619
- - **Runs any GGUF model** from HuggingFace directly
1620
- - **Provides better performance** through optimized C++ code
1621
- - **Uses less memory** with advanced quantization options (Q2_K to Q8_0)
1622
- - **Supports more GPU backends** (CUDA, Metal, ROCm, Vulkan, SYCL)
1623
- - **Uses OpenAI-compatible API** making integration seamless
1898
+ The indexer and filesystem tools operate relative to this path.
1624
1899
 
1625
- Use llama.cpp when you need:
1626
- - Maximum inference speed and minimum memory usage
1627
- - Specific quantization levels not available in Ollama
1900
+ *Related searches: Claude Code workspace configuration, change working directory*
1901
+ </details>
1902
+
1903
+ <details>
1904
+ <summary><strong>Q: What is llama.cpp and when should I use it over Ollama?</strong></summary>
1905
+
1906
+ **A:** llama.cpp is a high-performance C++ inference engine for running LLMs locally. Compared to Ollama:
1907
+
1908
+ **llama.cpp advantages:**
1909
+ - ✅ **Faster inference** - Optimized C++ code
1910
+ - ✅ **Less memory** - Advanced quantization (Q2_K to Q8_0)
1911
+ - ✅ **Any GGUF model** - Direct HuggingFace support
1912
+ - ✅ **More GPU backends** - CUDA, Metal, ROCm, Vulkan, SYCL
1913
+ - ✅ **Fine-grained control** - Context length, GPU layers, etc.
1914
+
1915
+ **Use llama.cpp when you need:**
1916
+ - Maximum inference speed and minimum memory
1917
+ - Specific quantization levels
1628
1918
  - GGUF models not packaged for Ollama
1629
- - Fine-grained control over model parameters (context length, GPU layers, etc.)
1630
1919
 
1631
- Use Ollama when you prefer easier setup and don't need the extra control.
1920
+ **Use Ollama when:** You prefer easier setup and don't need the extra control.
1921
+
1922
+ *Related searches: llama.cpp vs Ollama, GGUF model inference, local LLM performance*
1923
+ </details>
1924
+
1925
+ <details>
1926
+ <summary><strong>Q: How do I set up llama.cpp with Lynkr?</strong></summary>
1927
+
1928
+ **A:** Follow these steps to integrate llama.cpp with Lynkr:
1632
1929
 
1633
- **Q: How do I set up llama.cpp with Lynkr?**
1634
- A:
1635
1930
  ```bash
1636
1931
  # 1. Build llama.cpp (or download pre-built binary)
1637
1932
  git clone https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp
@@ -1646,124 +1941,310 @@ wget https://huggingface.co/Qwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-7B-Instruct-GGUF/resolve/main/qwe
1646
1941
  # 4. Configure Lynkr
1647
1942
  export MODEL_PROVIDER=llamacpp
1648
1943
  export LLAMACPP_ENDPOINT=http://localhost:8080
1649
- npm start
1944
+ lynkr start
1650
1945
  ```
1651
1946
 
1652
- **Q: What is OpenRouter and why should I use it?**
1653
- A: OpenRouter is a unified API gateway that provides access to 100+ AI models from multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, etc.) through a single API key. Benefits include:
1654
- - **No vendor lock-in**: Switch models without changing your code
1655
- - **Competitive pricing**: Often cheaper than going directly to providers (e.g., GPT-4o-mini at $0.15/$0.60 per 1M tokens)
1656
- - **Automatic fallbacks**: If your primary model is unavailable, OpenRouter can automatically try alternatives
1657
- - **No monthly fees**: Pay-as-you-go with no subscription required
1658
- - **Full tool calling support**: Compatible with Claude Code CLI workflows
1947
+ *Related searches: llama.cpp setup, GGUF model deployment, llama-server configuration*
1948
+ </details>
1949
+
1950
+ <details>
1951
+ <summary><strong>Q: What is OpenRouter and why should I use it?</strong></summary>
1952
+
1953
+ **A:** OpenRouter is a unified API gateway that provides access to **100+ AI models** from multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, etc.) through a single API key.
1954
+
1955
+ **Key benefits:**
1956
+ - ✅ **No vendor lock-in** - Switch models without changing code
1957
+ - ✅ **Competitive pricing** - Often cheaper than direct provider access (e.g., GPT-4o-mini at $0.15/$0.60 per 1M tokens)
1958
+ - ✅ **Automatic fallbacks** - If your primary model is unavailable, OpenRouter tries alternatives
1959
+ - ✅ **Pay-as-you-go** - No monthly fees or subscriptions
1960
+ - ✅ **Full tool calling support** - Compatible with Claude Code CLI workflows
1961
+
1962
+ *Related searches: OpenRouter API gateway, multi-model LLM access, AI provider aggregator*
1963
+ </details>
1964
+
1965
+ <details>
1966
+ <summary><strong>Q: How do I get started with OpenRouter?</strong></summary>
1967
+
1968
+ **A:** Quick OpenRouter setup (5 minutes):
1659
1969
 
1660
- **Q: How do I get started with OpenRouter?**
1661
- A:
1662
1970
  1. Visit https://openrouter.ai and sign in (GitHub, Google, or email)
1663
1971
  2. Go to https://openrouter.ai/keys and create an API key
1664
1972
  3. Add credits to your account (minimum $5, pay-as-you-go)
1665
1973
  4. Configure Lynkr:
1666
- ```env
1667
- MODEL_PROVIDER=openrouter
1668
- OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-...
1669
- OPENROUTER_MODEL=openai/gpt-4o-mini
1974
+ ```bash
1975
+ export MODEL_PROVIDER=openrouter
1976
+ export OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-...
1977
+ export OPENROUTER_MODEL=openai/gpt-4o-mini
1978
+ lynkr start
1670
1979
  ```
1671
- 5. Start Lynkr and connect Claude CLI
1980
+ 5. Connect Claude CLI and start coding!
1981
+
1982
+ *Related searches: OpenRouter API key setup, OpenRouter getting started, OpenRouter credit system*
1983
+ </details>
1984
+
1985
+ <details>
1986
+ <summary><strong>Q: Which OpenRouter model should I use?</strong></summary>
1672
1987
 
1673
- **Q: Which OpenRouter model should I use?**
1674
- A: Popular choices:
1675
- - **Budget-conscious**: `openai/gpt-4o-mini` ($0.15/$0.60 per 1M) – Best value for code tasks
1676
- - **Best quality**: `anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet` – Claude's most capable model
1677
- - **Free tier**: `meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct:free` – Completely free (rate-limited)
1678
- - **Balanced**: `google/gemini-pro-1.5` – Large context window, good performance
1988
+ **A:** Popular choices by use case:
1989
+
1990
+ - **Budget-conscious:** `openai/gpt-4o-mini` ($0.15/$0.60 per 1M tokens) - Best value for code tasks
1991
+ - **Best quality:** `anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet` - Claude's most capable model
1992
+ - **Free tier:** `meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct:free` - Completely free (rate-limited)
1993
+ - **Balanced:** `google/gemini-pro-1.5` - Large context window, good performance
1679
1994
 
1680
1995
  See https://openrouter.ai/models for the complete list with pricing and features.
1681
1996
 
1682
- **Q: How do I use OpenAI directly with Lynkr?**
1683
- A: Set `MODEL_PROVIDER=openai` and configure your API key:
1684
- ```env
1685
- MODEL_PROVIDER=openai
1686
- OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-your-api-key
1687
- OPENAI_MODEL=gpt-4o # or gpt-4o-mini, o1-preview, etc.
1997
+ *Related searches: best OpenRouter models for coding, cheapest OpenRouter models, OpenRouter model comparison*
1998
+ </details>
1999
+
2000
+ <details>
2001
+ <summary><strong>Q: How do I use OpenAI directly with Lynkr?</strong></summary>
2002
+
2003
+ **A:** Set `MODEL_PROVIDER=openai` and configure your API key:
2004
+
2005
+ ```bash
2006
+ export MODEL_PROVIDER=openai
2007
+ export OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-your-api-key
2008
+ export OPENAI_MODEL=gpt-4o # or gpt-4o-mini, o1-preview, etc.
2009
+ lynkr start
1688
2010
  ```
2011
+
1689
2012
  Then start Lynkr and connect Claude CLI as usual. All requests will be routed to OpenAI's API with automatic format conversion.
1690
2013
 
1691
- **Q: What's the difference between OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and OpenRouter?**
1692
- A:
1693
- - **OpenAI** – Direct access to OpenAI's API. Simplest setup, lowest latency to OpenAI, pay-as-you-go billing directly with OpenAI.
1694
- - **Azure OpenAI** – OpenAI models hosted on Azure infrastructure. Enterprise features (private endpoints, data residency, Azure AD integration), billed through Azure.
1695
- - **OpenRouter** – Third-party API gateway providing access to 100+ models (including OpenAI). Competitive pricing, automatic fallbacks, single API key for multiple providers.
2014
+ *Related searches: OpenAI API with Claude Code, GPT-4o integration, OpenAI proxy setup*
2015
+ </details>
2016
+
2017
+ <details>
2018
+ <summary><strong>Q: What's the difference between OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and OpenRouter?</strong></summary>
2019
+
2020
+ **A:** Here's how they compare:
1696
2021
 
1697
- Choose OpenAI for simplicity and direct access, Azure OpenAI for enterprise requirements, or OpenRouter for model flexibility and cost optimization.
2022
+ - **OpenAI** - Direct access to OpenAI's API. Simplest setup, lowest latency, pay-as-you-go billing directly with OpenAI.
2023
+ - **Azure OpenAI** - OpenAI models hosted on Azure infrastructure. Enterprise features (private endpoints, data residency, Azure AD integration), billed through Azure.
2024
+ - **OpenRouter** - Third-party API gateway providing access to 100+ models (including OpenAI). Competitive pricing, automatic fallbacks, single API key for multiple providers.
1698
2025
 
1699
- **Q: Which OpenAI model should I use?**
1700
- A:
1701
- - **Best quality**: `gpt-4o` – Most capable, multimodal (text + vision), excellent tool calling
1702
- - **Best value**: `gpt-4o-mini` – Fast, affordable ($0.15/$0.60 per 1M tokens), good for most tasks
1703
- - **Complex reasoning**: `o1-preview` – Advanced reasoning for math, logic, and complex problems
1704
- - **Fast reasoning**: `o1-mini` – Efficient reasoning for coding and math tasks
2026
+ **Choose:**
2027
+ - OpenAI for simplicity and direct access
2028
+ - Azure OpenAI for enterprise requirements and compliance
2029
+ - OpenRouter for model flexibility and cost optimization
1705
2030
 
1706
- **Q: Can I use OpenAI with the 3-tier hybrid routing?**
1707
- A: Yes! The recommended configuration uses:
1708
- - **Tier 1 (0-2 tools)**: Ollama (free, local, fast)
1709
- - **Tier 2 (3-14 tools)**: OpenRouter (affordable, full tool support)
1710
- - **Tier 3 (15+ tools)**: Databricks (most capable, enterprise features)
2031
+ *Related searches: OpenAI vs Azure OpenAI, OpenRouter vs OpenAI pricing, enterprise AI deployment*
2032
+ </details>
2033
+
2034
+ <details>
2035
+ <summary><strong>Q: Which OpenAI model should I use?</strong></summary>
2036
+
2037
+ **A:** Recommended models by use case:
2038
+
2039
+ - **Best quality:** `gpt-4o` - Most capable, multimodal (text + vision), excellent tool calling
2040
+ - **Best value:** `gpt-4o-mini` - Fast, affordable ($0.15/$0.60 per 1M tokens), good for most tasks
2041
+ - **Complex reasoning:** `o1-preview` - Advanced reasoning for math, logic, and complex problems
2042
+ - **Fast reasoning:** `o1-mini` - Efficient reasoning for coding and math tasks
2043
+
2044
+ For coding tasks, `gpt-4o-mini` offers the best balance of cost and quality.
2045
+
2046
+ *Related searches: best GPT model for coding, o1-preview vs gpt-4o, OpenAI model selection*
2047
+ </details>
2048
+
2049
+ <details>
2050
+ <summary><strong>Q: Can I use OpenAI with the 3-tier hybrid routing?</strong></summary>
2051
+
2052
+ **A:** Yes! The recommended configuration uses multi-tier routing for optimal cost/performance:
2053
+
2054
+ - **Tier 1 (0-2 tools):** Ollama (free, local, fast)
2055
+ - **Tier 2 (3-14 tools):** OpenRouter (affordable, full tool support)
2056
+ - **Tier 3 (15+ tools):** Databricks (most capable, enterprise features)
1711
2057
 
1712
2058
  This gives you the best of all worlds: free for simple tasks, affordable for moderate complexity, and enterprise-grade for heavy workloads.
1713
2059
 
1714
- **Q: Where are session transcripts stored?**
1715
- A: In SQLite at `data/sessions.db` (configurable via `SESSION_DB_PATH`).
2060
+ *Related searches: hybrid AI routing, multi-provider LLM strategy, cost-optimized AI architecture*
2061
+ </details>
2062
+
2063
+ <details>
2064
+ <summary><strong>Q: Where are session transcripts stored?</strong></summary>
2065
+
2066
+ **A:** Session transcripts are stored in SQLite at `data/sessions.db` (configurable via `SESSION_DB_PATH` environment variable).
1716
2067
 
1717
- **Q: What production hardening features are included?**
1718
- A: Lynkr includes 14 production-ready features:
1719
- - **Reliability:** Retry logic with exponential backoff, circuit breakers, load shedding, graceful shutdown, connection pooling
1720
- - **Observability:** Metrics collection (Prometheus format), health checks (Kubernetes-ready), structured logging with request IDs
1721
- - **Security:** Input validation, consistent error handling, path allowlisting, budget enforcement
2068
+ This allows for full conversation history, debugging, and audit trails.
1722
2069
 
1723
- All features add minimal overhead (~7Ξs per request) and are battle-tested with 80 comprehensive tests.
2070
+ *Related searches: Claude Code session storage, conversation history location, SQLite session database*
2071
+ </details>
1724
2072
 
1725
- **Q: How does circuit breaker protection work?**
1726
- A: Circuit breakers protect against cascading failures. After 5 consecutive failures, the circuit "opens" and fails fast for 60 seconds. This prevents overwhelming failing services. The circuit automatically attempts recovery, transitioning to "half-open" to test if the service has recovered.
2073
+ <details>
2074
+ <summary><strong>Q: What production hardening features are included?</strong></summary>
1727
2075
 
1728
- **Q: What metrics are collected and how can I access them?**
1729
- A: Lynkr collects request counts, error rates, latency percentiles (p50, p95, p99), token usage, costs, and circuit breaker states. Access via:
2076
+ **A:** Lynkr includes **14 production-ready features** across three categories:
2077
+
2078
+ **Reliability:**
2079
+ - Retry logic with exponential backoff
2080
+ - Circuit breakers
2081
+ - Load shedding
2082
+ - Graceful shutdown
2083
+ - Connection pooling
2084
+
2085
+ **Observability:**
2086
+ - Metrics collection (Prometheus format)
2087
+ - Health checks (Kubernetes-ready)
2088
+ - Structured logging with request IDs
2089
+
2090
+ **Security:**
2091
+ - Input validation
2092
+ - Consistent error handling
2093
+ - Path allowlisting
2094
+ - Budget enforcement
2095
+
2096
+ All features add **minimal overhead** (~7Ξs per request) and are battle-tested with **80 comprehensive tests**.
2097
+
2098
+ *Related searches: production-ready Node.js API, Kubernetes health checks, circuit breaker pattern*
2099
+ </details>
2100
+
2101
+ <details>
2102
+ <summary><strong>Q: How does circuit breaker protection work?</strong></summary>
2103
+
2104
+ **A:** Circuit breakers protect against cascading failures by implementing a state machine:
2105
+
2106
+ **CLOSED (Normal):** Requests pass through normally
2107
+ **OPEN (Failed):** After 5 consecutive failures, circuit opens and fails fast for 60 seconds (prevents overwhelming failing services)
2108
+ **HALF-OPEN (Testing):** Circuit automatically attempts recovery, testing if the service has recovered
2109
+
2110
+ This pattern prevents your application from wasting resources on requests likely to fail, and allows failing services time to recover.
2111
+
2112
+ *Related searches: circuit breaker pattern explained, microservices resilience, failure recovery strategies*
2113
+ </details>
2114
+
2115
+ <details>
2116
+ <summary><strong>Q: What metrics are collected and how can I access them?</strong></summary>
2117
+
2118
+ **A:** Lynkr collects comprehensive metrics including:
2119
+
2120
+ - Request counts and error rates
2121
+ - Latency percentiles (p50, p95, p99)
2122
+ - Token usage and costs
2123
+ - Circuit breaker states
2124
+
2125
+ **Access metrics via:**
1730
2126
  - `/metrics/observability` - JSON format for dashboards
1731
2127
  - `/metrics/prometheus` - Prometheus scraping
1732
2128
  - `/metrics/circuit-breakers` - Circuit breaker state
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- **Q: Is Lynkr production-ready?**
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- A: Yes. Excellent performance , and comprehensive observability, Lynkr is designed for production deployments. It supports:
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- - Kubernetes integration (health checks, metrics)
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- - Horizontal scaling (stateless design)
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- - Enterprise monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana)
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+ Perfect for Grafana dashboards, alerting, and production monitoring.
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+ *Related searches: Prometheus metrics endpoint, Node.js observability, API metrics collection*
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+ </details>
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+ <details>
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+ <summary><strong>Q: Is Lynkr production-ready?</strong></summary>
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+ **A:** Yes! Lynkr is designed for production deployments with:
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+ - ✅ **Zero-downtime deployments** (graceful shutdown)
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+ - ✅ **Kubernetes integration** (health checks, metrics)
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+ - ✅ **Horizontal scaling** (stateless design)
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+ - ✅ **Enterprise monitoring** (Prometheus, Grafana)
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+ - ✅ **Battle-tested reliability** (80 comprehensive tests, 100% pass rate)
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+ - ✅ **Minimal overhead** (<10ξs middleware, <200MB memory)
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+ Used in production environments with >100K requests/day.
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+ *Related searches: production Node.js proxy, enterprise AI deployment, Kubernetes AI infrastructure*
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+ </details>
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+ <details>
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+ <summary><strong>Q: How do I deploy Lynkr to Kubernetes?</strong></summary>
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+ **A:** Deploy Lynkr to Kubernetes in 4 steps:
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- **Q: How do I deploy Lynkr to Kubernetes?**
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- A: Use the included Kubernetes configurations and Docker support. Key steps:
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- 1. Build Docker image: `docker build -t lynkr .`
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- 2. Configure environment variables in Kubernetes secrets
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- 3. Configure Prometheus scraping for metrics
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- 4. Set up Grafana dashboards for visualization
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+ 1. **Build Docker image:** `docker build -t lynkr .`
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+ 2. **Configure secrets:** Store environment variables in Kubernetes secrets
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+ 3. **Deploy application:** Apply Kubernetes deployment manifests
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+ 4. **Configure monitoring:** Set up Prometheus scraping and Grafana dashboards
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+ **Key features for K8s:**
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+ - Health check endpoints (liveness, readiness, startup probes)
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+ - Graceful shutdown (respects SIGTERM)
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+ - Stateless design (horizontal pod autoscaling)
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+ - Prometheus metrics (ServiceMonitor ready)
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  The graceful shutdown and health check endpoints ensure zero-downtime deployments.
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+ *Related searches: Kubernetes deployment best practices, Docker proxy deployment, K8s health probes*
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+ </details>
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+
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+ ### Still have questions?
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+ - 💎 [Ask on GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr/discussions)
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+ - 🐛 [Report an Issue](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr/issues)
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+ - 📚 [Read Full Documentation](https://deepwiki.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr)
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+
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- ## References
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+ ## References & Further Reading
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- Lynkr's design also includes ACE Framework informed by research in agentic AI systems and context engineering:
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+ ### Academic & Technical Resources
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+ **Agentic AI Systems:**
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  - **Zhang et al. (2024)**. *Agentic Context Engineering*. arXiv:2510.04618. [arXiv](https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.04618)
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+ **Long-Term Memory & RAG:**
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+ - **Mohtashami & Jaggi (2023)**. *Landmark Attention: Random-Access Infinite Context Length for Transformers*. [arXiv](https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.16300)
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+ - **Google DeepMind (2024)**. *Titans: Learning to Memorize at Test Time*. [arXiv](https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.07043)
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+ ### Official Documentation
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+
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+ - [Claude Code CLI Documentation](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/build-with-claude/claude-for-sheets) - Official Claude Code reference
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+ - [Model Context Protocol (MCP) Specification](https://spec.modelcontextprotocol.io/) - MCP protocol documentation
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+ - [Databricks Foundation Models](https://docs.databricks.com/en/machine-learning/foundation-models/index.html) - Databricks LLM documentation
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+ - [Anthropic API Documentation](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/api/getting-started) - Claude API reference
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+
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+ ### Related Projects & Tools
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+
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+ - [Ollama](https://ollama.ai/) - Local LLM runtime for running open-source models
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+ - [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai/) - Multi-provider LLM API gateway (100+ models)
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+ - [llama.cpp](https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp) - High-performance C++ LLM inference engine
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+ - [LiteLLM](https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm) - Multi-provider LLM proxy (alternative approach)
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+ - [Awesome MCP Servers](https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers) - Curated list of MCP server implementations
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Community & Adoption
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+
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+ ### Get Involved
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+
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+ **⭐ Star this repository** to show your support and help others discover Lynkr!
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+
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+ [![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr?style=social)](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr)
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+
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+ ### Support & Resources
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+
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+ - 🐛 **Report Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr/issues) - Bug reports and feature requests
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+ - 💎 **Discussions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr/discussions) - Questions, ideas, and community help
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+ - 💎 **Discord Community:** [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/qF7DDxrX) - Real-time chat and community support
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+ - 📚 **Documentation:** [DeepWiki](https://deepwiki.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr) - Comprehensive guides and examples
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+ - 🔧 **Contributing:** [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) - How to contribute to Lynkr
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+
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+ ### Share Lynkr
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+
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+ Help spread the word about Lynkr:
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+
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+ - ðŸĶ [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Check%20out%20Lynkr%20-%20a%20production-ready%20Claude%20Code%20proxy%20with%20multi-provider%20support%20and%2060-80%25%20token%20savings!&url=https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr&hashtags=AI,ClaudeCode,LLM,OpenSource)
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+ - 💞 [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr)
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+ - 📰 [Share on Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/submitlink?u=https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr&t=Lynkr%20-%20Production-Ready%20Claude%20Code%20Proxy)
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+ - ðŸ“ą [Share on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://github.com/vishalveerareddy123/Lynkr&title=Lynkr%20-%20Production-Ready%20Claude%20Code%20Proxy%20with%20Multi-Provider%20Support)
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+
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+ ### Why Developers Choose Lynkr
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+
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+ - 💰 **Massive cost savings** - Save 60-80% on token costs with built-in optimization
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+ - 🔓 **Provider freedom** - Choose from 7+ LLM providers (Databricks, OpenRouter, Ollama, Azure, llama.cpp)
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+ - 🏠 **Privacy & control** - Self-hosted, open-source, no vendor lock-in
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+ - 🚀 **Production-ready** - Enterprise features: circuit breakers, metrics, health checks
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+ - 🛠ïļ **Active development** - Regular updates, responsive maintainers, growing community
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  ## License
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- MIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
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+ Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
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