Show HN: FreeLLMRouter – Live ranked list of OpenRouter free models (www.jacobchak.com)

FreeLLMRouter is a newly launched API that offers a live, customizable list of currently available free models on OpenRouter, addressing the instability and unpredictability often associated with free-tier AI models. Many developers rely on these models for prototypes and demos, but challenges such as rate limits, errors, and disappearing endpoints frequently disrupt their applications. FreeLLMRouter solves this by continuously tracking model availability, allowing users to seamlessly rotate between models without hardcoding fallback options, thus enhancing the reliability of their demos. This initiative is particularly significant for the AI/ML community as it provides developers with a more controlled and efficient means to leverage free AI models. It incorporates features like customizable model filtering based on use case, community-driven reliability rankings, and options for enforcing model exclusions. The open-source nature of FreeLLMRouter allows for broader community contributions and enhances its effectiveness through continuous feedback on model performance. Overall, it streamlines the process of integrating free LLMs into applications, enabling developers to focus on innovation while minimizing disruptions.