ThinkWatchProject/ThinkWatch-Lite

What it solves

ThinkWatch Lite is a local gateway that acts as a middleman between AI clients (like Claude Code, Codex, and Aider) and various AI model providers. It solves the problem of having to manually update configurations across multiple clients when switching models or providers, while also providing a security layer to prevent sensitive data leaks and malicious tool calls from reaching the client.

How it works

The software runs as a local gateway that intercepts AI requests. It allows users to connect their AI clients to the gateway once; from there, the users can change upstreams and models within the gateway interface without touching the client settings. It includes a security suite that redacts sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.) before requests leave the machine and inspects tool calls to block dangerous commands (like downloading and running code) before they are executed by the client.

Who it’s for

It is designed for developers and power users who use multiple AI coding assistants or LLM clients and want a centralized way to manage their API keys, monitor costs, and secure their AI interactions.

Highlights

• Centralized Model Management: Connect clients once and switch upstreams or models freely within the gateway.
• Security Protections: Redacts sensitive data and blocks dangerous tool calls to prevent prompt injection and credential leaks.
• API Format Conversion: Converts between Anthropic, OpenAI, and Gemini APIs, allowing any client to work with any upstream.
• Cost Tracking: Records every request with its cost and route, providing detailed usage statistics.
• Upstream Monitoring: Compares performance and accuracy of different providers serving the same model.
• Failover and Routing: Implements routing rules and automatic failover to ensure high availability of AI services.