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How Can We Integrate Internal Prompt Caching from LiteLLM into ChatLiteLLM?

As the AI landscape continues to evolve, new features and optimizations are constantly emerging. One such feature is the prompt caching mechanism provided by LiteLLM, which has shown great promise in reducing costs and improving efficiency in model interactions.

The Power of Prompt Caching
Prompt caching allows for the storage and reuse of specific prompts, minimizing the need to reprocess the same inputs. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require repeated analysis of large texts or complex queries, as it significantly reduces token consumption and associated costs.

LiteLLM’s Internal Mechanism
LiteLLM has integrated an internal version of prompt caching that optimizes interactions with Anthropic models. Here’s a glimpse of how this feature works:

`import anthropic

client = anthropic.Anthropic()

response = client.beta.prompt_caching.messages.create(
model="claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620",
max_tokens=1024,
system=[
{
"type": "text",
"text": "You are an AI assistant tasked with analyzing literary works. Your goal is to provide insightful commentary on themes, characters, and writing style.\n",
},
{
"type": "text",
"text": "",
"cache_control": {"type": "ephemeral"}
}
],
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Analyze the major themes in 'Pride and Prejudice'."}],
)
print(response)
`
The Question for the Community
While this internal caching feature is powerful, we need your expertise! How can we effectively integrate the prompt caching mechanism from LiteLLM into ChatLiteLLM?

  • Are there specific methods or approaches you recommend for implementing this integration?
  • What challenges should we anticipate during this process?
  • Have you had any experience with similar integrations that could provide insight?

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