LayerFlow Blog

Guides for prompts, models, and cost

Practical SEO-ready writing on prompt workspaces, LLM budgets, multi-model compare, BYOK, and gateway workflows.

What Is an LLM Gateway? OpenAI-Compatible APIs Explained

Understand LLM gateways, OpenAI-compatible APIs, and when a unified gateway helps — without confusing gateway with your whole AI workflow.

Jun 16, 2026AI gateway4 min read

BYOK keeps provider billing with you. Learn why bring-your-own-keys matters for cost control, portability, and trust in AI tools.

Jun 14, 2026AI gateway4 min read

Drop in an OpenAI-compatible base URL, route to multiple providers, and keep your app code simple while you compare and control costs.

Jun 12, 2026AI gateway4 min read

Separate keys per project, track spend per key, and rotate credentials safely across OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and more.

Jun 10, 2026AI gateway4 min read

Practical AI key management: env isolation, least privilege, rotation, and workspace patterns that keep secrets out of Slack.