Connecting to an LLM
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When integrating a Large Language Model (LLM) into your application, whether using Streamlit or FastAPI, it's important to securely manage the connection credentials (such as an API key) and ensure smooth communication with the model. Below are the steps to connect to an LLM in a general manner.
To securely store and access your LLM API key, use the .
For example:
Once you have the API key, you can establish a connection to the LLM. The steps for connecting to the model will depend on your specific LLM provider, but here's a general example of how you might set it up:
Install the required library: If your LLM provider requires a specific Python library, ensure it’s installed.
For example: pip install some-llm-library
Set up the connection in your Streamlit or FastAPI app:
Integrate with Streamlit or FastAPI:
In Streamlit, you could use the query_llm()
function to process user input in real-time:
In FastAPI, you could expose an endpoint for querying the LLM:
Security Considerations: Always retrieve your API keys securely using the Secrets Management process. Never hardcode your API keys directly into your codebase.
Rate Limits and Costs: Be mindful of the rate limits and associated costs of using the LLM service. Ensure that your application handles errors and retries gracefully.
Error Handling: Implement error handling for cases like invalid API keys, rate limits being exceeded, or network issues.
By following these steps, you can securely integrate an LLM into your Streamlit or FastAPI application, ensuring both security and functionality.