tingly-dev/tingly-box

What it solves

Tingly Box is an agent-first model gateway that simplifies how AI agents and developers manage multiple AI models. It eliminates the need to configure separate API keys and protocols for every tool, providing a unified endpoint for various providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini.

How it works

It acts as a transparent proxy and routing engine. It translates protocols between different AI providers and agents, allowing tools like Claude Code or VS Code extensions to communicate with various models via a single interface. It also supports OAuth providers, enabling users to use existing quotas from platforms like Claude.ai without needing separate API keys.

Who it’s for

Developers and AI agent users who use multiple LLM providers and want a centralized way to manage routing, authentication, and usage tracking across different agents and tools.

Highlights

• Agent-First Gateway: Unified endpoint with automatic protocol translation for major AI providers.
• Remote Control: Ability to interact with AI agents via IM bots (Telegram, Slack, Discord, etc.).
• Smart Routing: Routes requests based on cost, speed, or custom policies.
• Multi-Tenant Support: Isolated data and usage tracking per user via dedicated API tokens.
• Visual Control Plane: Web UI for managing providers, routes, and models without editing config files.
• Low Latency: Adds typically less than 1ms of overhead.