Netlify has unveiled its latest feature aimed at optimizing rate limiting for AI applications, addressing common challenges faced by developers. Many AI systems struggle with rate limits, causing either excessive blocking of genuine users or runaway operational costs due to mismanagement by bad actors.
Key updates include:
- Threshold Indicators:
- Above a 5% 429 error rate indicates limits are too tight.
- Below 0.1% suggests limits are too loose.
- Public Chatbot Configurations:
- Suggested cap of 20 requests per 60 seconds per IP.
- Input Management:
- Limit input to 2,000 characters to better control token expenditure per request.
- Implementation:
- Users can apply three lines of configuration within a Netlify function, with edge enforcement and no infrastructure management required.
This feature allows developers to dynamically adjust rate limits based on real traffic data, rather than relying on static configurations. Such flexibility aids builders in maintaining seamless user experiences while managing costs effectively.