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OpenRouter vs liteLLM vs Build vs Managed: Choosing an LLM Abstraction Strategy
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OpenRouter vs liteLLM vs Build vs Managed: Choosing an LLM Abstraction Strategy

A practical comparison of four LLM abstraction approaches - understanding trade-offs between control, speed, and operational responsibility.

Jessie
6 min
Jan 16, 2026
OpenCode Integration Guide: How to Access Claude 4.5, GPT-5.2 & Gemini 3 Pro Through EvoLink API (2026)
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OpenCode Integration Guide: How to Access Claude 4.5, GPT-5.2 & Gemini 3 Pro Through EvoLink API (2026)

Access Claude 4.5, GPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 Pro in your terminal through OpenCode and EvoLink’s unified API. Boost coding speed, cut AI costs and simplify multi-model workflows.

Zeiki
10 min
Jan 15, 2026
One Gateway for 3 Coding CLIs (2026): Setup & Troubleshooting — Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, Claude Code
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One Gateway for 3 Coding CLIs (2026): Setup & Troubleshooting — Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, Claude Code

Run Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, and Claude Code through one gateway host. Includes config file locations, env vars, minimal verification commands, and a practical troubleshooting checklist for 401/403/429/stream problems—with links to dedicated integration guides.

Jessie
8 min
Jan 12, 2026
Gateway vs Direct APIs: When Each Makes Sense
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Gateway vs Direct APIs: When Each Makes Sense

A practical comparison of LLM gateways and direct API integration - understanding the trade-offs between simplicity and centralized control.

Jessie
4 min
Jan 9, 2026
When an LLM API Wrapper Becomes Infrastructure
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When an LLM API Wrapper Becomes Infrastructure

Signals, Trade-offs, and What to Do Next - Understanding when your LLM wrapper has crossed the line into infrastructure and what decisions teams typically face.

Jessie
7 min
Jan 8, 2026
Nano Banana Pro API Review: Complete Guide to Pricing, Features & Integration (2026)
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Nano Banana Pro API Review: Complete Guide to Pricing, Features & Integration (2026)

Comprehensive 2026 review of Nano Banana Pro API — explore pricing, 4K features, integration guides, and comparisons with DALL-E 3 & Midjourney for next-gen AI image generation.

Zeiki
18 min
Jan 5, 2026
LLM TCO in 2026: Why Token Costs Are Only Part of the Real Price
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LLM TCO in 2026: Why Token Costs Are Only Part of the Real Price

A practical framework to identify Glue Code, Prompt Drift, and Eval Debt in production AI systems

Jessie
7 min
Jan 4, 2026
Kling O1 Review: The Complete 2026 Guide to the World's First Unified AI Video Model
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Kling O1 Review: The Complete 2026 Guide to the World's First Unified AI Video Model

Kling O1 by Kuaishou is the world’s first unified multimodal AI video model, combining text-to-video, editing, and style transfer in one powerful creative engine.

Zeiki
18 min
Jan 3, 2026
Seedance 1.5 Pro API Integration via EvoLink: Async Tasks, Callbacks & Modes
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Seedance 1.5 Pro API Integration via EvoLink: Async Tasks, Callbacks & Modes

A production-grade integration guide for Seedance 1.5 Pro on EvoLink.ai: async task workflow, callback reliability, mode detection (text/image/first-last), asset retention, failure modes, and unit-economics modeling.

Jessie
10 min
Jan 3, 2026
Why LLM APIs Are Not Standardized
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Why LLM APIs Are Not Standardized

The LLM API Fragmentation Problem (and Why 'OpenAI-Compatible' Is Not Enough)

Jessie
6 min
Jan 2, 2026
Qwen Image Edit Plus API: The Complete 2026 Review & Developer Guide
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Qwen Image Edit Plus API: The Complete 2026 Review & Developer Guide

Discover Qwen Image Edit Plus API in this 2026 review—learn its features, pricing, real-world use cases, and developer integration tips to boost your AI image editing workflow.

Zeiki
20 min
Jan 1, 2026
Sora 2 Pro API Review: Complete Developer Guide & Performance Analysis (2026)
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Sora 2 Pro API Review: Complete Developer Guide & Performance Analysis (2026)

Sora 2 Pro API is a professional-grade AI video generation solution that helps developers and teams create high-quality text-to-video and image-to-video content with reliable performance, flexible pricing, and production-ready REST APIs, making it ideal for SaaS products, marketing automation, and scalable content workflows

Zeiki
33 min
Dec 31, 2025
OmniHuman 1.5 Review: I Tested ByteDance's Revolutionary AI Avatar Generator for 30 Days (2026 Complete Guide)
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OmniHuman 1.5 Review: I Tested ByteDance's Revolutionary AI Avatar Generator for 30 Days (2026 Complete Guide)

OmniHuman 1.5 Review: ByteDance's AI avatar generator with full-body motion, multi-character scenes & film-grade quality. 30-day test vs Sora, Synthesia, HeyGen. Tutorial + pricing.

Zeiki
20 min
Dec 30, 2025
Deep Dive Comparison: MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 vs. MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Fast vs. Hailuo 0.2 — Which is Your Best Choice?
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Deep Dive Comparison: MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 vs. MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Fast vs. Hailuo 0.2 — Which is Your Best Choice?

A detailed comparison of MiniMax Hailuo 2.3, MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Fast, and the legacy Hailuo 0.2. Analyze release context, quality, motion physics, micro-expressions, speed, cost, and real use cases to choose the right AI video model.

Jessie
13 min
Dec 29, 2025
Wan 2.5 API Review: Complete Developer Guide to AI Video Generation in 2026
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Wan 2.5 API Review: Complete Developer Guide to AI Video Generation in 2026

Comprehensive Wan 2.5 API review: 60% cheaper than Veo 3 with native audio sync. Includes pricing, Python integration & comparisons.

Zeiki
10 min
Dec 29, 2025
How to Use GPT-5.2 API: Complete Guide for Developers (2026)
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How to Use GPT-5.2 API: Complete Guide for Developers (2026)

Master the GPT-5.2 API with this 2025 developer guide. Explore the 400k context window, new reasoning models, and Python code examples. Start building AI agents today!

Zeiki
8 min
Dec 28, 2025
How to Integrate Z Image Turbo API: A Production Guide to Low-Cost Image Generation ($0.0036/img)
Cost Optimization

How to Integrate Z Image Turbo API: A Production Guide to Low-Cost Image Generation ($0.0036/img)

Complete guide to ZImage Turbo API integration on EvoLink.ai. Learn async workflow, webhook callbacks, pricing comparison, and production best practices for high-volume image generation.

Jessie
5 min
Dec 27, 2025
GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 Pro: Which AI Model is Better in 2026? Complete Comparison & Review
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GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 Pro: Which AI Model is Better in 2026? Complete Comparison & Review

GPT-5.2 vs. Gemini 3 Pro: The ultimate 2026 AI showdown. We compare benchmarks, pricing, coding capabilities, and reasoning depth in this comprehensive review. Discover whether OpenAI's professional focus or Google's multimodal power fits your needs better.

Zeiki
15 min
Dec 26, 2025
MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 API Authority Guide: Physics Engine, Micro-Expressions, and Fast Mode in Production
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MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 API Authority Guide: Physics Engine, Micro-Expressions, and Fast Mode in Production

Explore the MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 API with EvoLink.ai, featuring breakthroughs in the physics engine, micro-expressions, and Fast mode that reduce video generation costs by 50%.

Jessie
6 min
Dec 25, 2025
GPT Image 1.5: Complete Guide to Features, Comparison & Access (2026)
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GPT Image 1.5: Complete Guide to Features, Comparison & Access (2026)

Discover GPT Image 1.5's key features including 4x faster generation, precise editing, and superior text rendering. Compare it with competitors and learn how to access it via ChatGPT or API.

Zeiki
40 min
Dec 25, 2025
GPT Image 1.5 API Production Guide: Pricing, Latency Patterns, and Scaling Architecture
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GPT Image 1.5 API Production Guide: Pricing, Latency Patterns, and Scaling Architecture

A production-focused guide to OpenAI's GPT Image 1.5 API. Learn about pricing, latency patterns, safety filters, and scalable system design for B2B SaaS teams building creative tooling.

Jessie
8 min
Dec 18, 2025
Wan 2.6 API Guide: Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video, and Reference Video for Production
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Wan 2.6 API Guide: Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video, and Reference Video for Production

A production-focused guide to Alibaba Cloud Wan 2.6 video generation APIs—T2V, I2V, and R2V. Learn multi-shot storytelling, audio workflows, async task handling, and cost control, plus how to call Wan 2.6 via EvoLink.ai.

Jessie
9 min
Dec 18, 2025
GPT-5.2 Deep Dive: Production Benchmarks, API Migration & Cost Analysis
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GPT-5.2 Deep Dive: Production Benchmarks, API Migration & Cost Analysis

A comprehensive guide to GPT-5.2's architecture, production benchmarks, cost analysis, and migration strategies for enterprise applications.

EvoLink Team
11 min
Dec 12, 2025
OmniHuman 1.5 API Guide: A Cost-Efficient, High-Fidelity Talking-Head API Alternative to HeyGen
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OmniHuman 1.5 API Guide: A Cost-Efficient, High-Fidelity Talking-Head API Alternative to HeyGen

Discover OmniHuman 1.5, a powerful talking-head video API that delivers HeyGen-quality results at a fraction of the cost. Learn integration, optimization, and real-world use cases.

Jessie
7 min
Dec 8, 2025
Z-Image Turbo API Guide: Lightweight, Fast, and Production-Ready Image Generation
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Z-Image Turbo API Guide: Lightweight, Fast, and Production-Ready Image Generation

A technical guide to integrating Tongyi-MAI's Z-Image Turbo model, built on the S³-DiT architecture and optimized for fast sampling, strong bilingual text rendering, and production-grade visual quality.

Jessie
7 min
Dec 5, 2025
Seedream 4.5 API Complete Guide: Reduce Image Gen Costs & Scale Production
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Seedream 4.5 API Complete Guide: Reduce Image Gen Costs & Scale Production

Master Seedream 4.0: Generate 2K images in 1.8 seconds, create 9-image sequences, blend 6 reference images. Complete tutorial with examples, prompts, and API guide via EvoLink.

Jessie
10 min
Dec 4, 2025
Kling AI Guide: Bypass Deposits and Concurrency Limits
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Kling AI Guide: Bypass Deposits and Concurrency Limits

Ship Kling O1 video with EvoLink without 10k RMB deposits or 5-QPS caps.

Jessie
12 min
Dec 4, 2025
Nano Banana 2 Is Coming: How to Get Day-One API Access
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Nano Banana 2 Is Coming: How to Get Day-One API Access

Get instant nano banana 2 access on launch day. Build with EvoLink's API today, switch to v2 instantly when it arrives.

Jessie
13 min
Nov 9, 2025
A Developer's Guide to API Rate Limits
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A Developer's Guide to API Rate Limits

Master API rate limiting strategies: learn algorithms, implementation techniques, and best practices for building robust, scalable APIs while managing costs effectively.

Jessie
26 min
Oct 14, 2025
A Developer's Guide to the Hugging Face Inference API
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A Developer's Guide to the Hugging Face Inference API

Learn how to use the Hugging Face Inference API for serverless AI model deployment. Discover authentication, usage examples, cost optimization, and production best practices.

Jessie
18 min
Oct 13, 2025
Sora 2 API Stability Update: Now Production-Ready
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Sora 2 API Stability Update: Now Production-Ready

Sora 2 API stability significantly improved through infrastructure optimization. Generate 10-second videos with audio at $0.112/video with production-ready reliability.

Jessie
3 min
Oct 8, 2025
Sora 2 API Complete Guide 2025: Everything You Need to Know
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Sora 2 API Complete Guide 2025: Everything You Need to Know

OpenAI Sora 2 API with audio generation. Get instant access with no waitlist. Unified API to switch models with one line of code.

Jessie
4 min
Oct 1, 2025
How We Cut Our AI API Costs by 70% (And You Can Too)
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How We Cut Our AI API Costs by 70% (And You Can Too)

Same AI model, different providers, wildly different prices. Here's exactly how we slashed our monthly AI bill from $3,200 to $960 without changing models or sacrificing quality.

Jacey
14 min
Sep 22, 2025
Seedream 4.0 API Pricing: $0.025/Image - Cheapest in 2025 | EvoLink
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Seedream 4.0 API Pricing: $0.025/Image - Cheapest in 2025 | EvoLink

Get Seedream 4.0 at just $0.025 per image through EvoLink API - 75% cheaper than Midjourney, 37% cheaper than DALL-E 3. No monthly fees, instant access, pay only for what you use.

Jessie
4 min
Sep 2, 2025
Seedream 4.0 Complete Guide: ByteDance's 1.8-Second 2K Image Generator [2025]
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Seedream 4.0 Complete Guide: ByteDance's 1.8-Second 2K Image Generator [2025]

Master Seedream 4.0: Generate 2K images in 1.8 seconds, create 9-image sequences, blend 6 reference images. Complete tutorial with examples, prompts, and API guide via EvoLink.

Jessie
8 min
Sep 1, 2025